World Cup Knockout Stage Explained in 5 Minutes

Описание: The Group Stage is over. Now it's win-or-go-home soccer.

In this video, we break down exactly how the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage works — from the brand-new Round of 32, all the way to the Final at MetLife Stadium.

You'll learn:
⚽ How the bracket works (Round of 32 → Final)
⚽ What happens when a game ends in a tie (Extra Time)
⚽ How penalty shootouts work, step by step
⚽ Why 2026 is different from every World Cup before it
⚽ Which teams to watch in the knockout rounds

This is part of our Soccer Uncovered series — built for complete beginners and Americans getting ready for World Cup 2026.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:15 What is the Knockout Stage?
1:00 Round of 32 to the Final
2:30 Extra Time Explained
2:55 Penalty Shootouts Explained
4:00 How the Bracket Gets Filled
4:40 World Cup 2026 Preview
5:00 Outro

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