Canada, Mexico, and the US top Group A following three matches. Goal difference will break all ties once that three games end. The top two teams move on. They go to the Round of 32. The first knockout round puts Brazil against Japan, while Germany plays Nigeria. The schedule makes each group winner face one runner-up from one different group. Teams play one game. The loser goes home. The winner reaches the Round of 16. The Round of 32 starts in July.
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