The 3 Must-Watch Games of the World Cup 2018 Group Stages
As 32 teams vie for the $38-million top prize, the Cup is filled with rivalries new and old.
First, some quick background on the World Cup format:
1. THE GROUP STAGE
A round-robin tournament in which each of the four teams in the Cup’s eight groups play each other once, for a total of six matches played per group. Three points for a win, one for a draw. The top two teams from each group advance.
2. THE KNOCKOUT STAGE
A single-elimination tournament in which each of the top teams from