Introduction
The 2025 FIFA World Cup is set to be one of the biggest sporting events in the world. The tournament will be held in North America, and 48 teams from across the globe will compete to see who will be crowned world champions.
Group Stage Matches
The group stage matches will kick off on June 4th, 2025. There will be 16 groups of 3 teams each. Each team will play 2 matches in the group stage, and the top 2 teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage. The group stage matches will take place over a period of 12 days.
Round of 32
The knockout stage will begin on June 17th, 2025. The 32 remaining teams will be drawn into a single-elimination bracket. The winner of each match will advance to the next round, and the loser will be eliminated from the tournament. The round of 32 will take place over a period of 4 days.
Round of 16
The round of 16 will take place from June 21st to June 24th, 2025. The 16 remaining teams will battle it out for a spot in the quarter-finals. The matches will take place over a period of 4 days.
Quarter-Finals
The quarter-finals will be held from June 28th to June 29th, 2025. The 8 remaining teams will play in 4 matches, with the winners advancing to the semi-finals. The quarter-finals will take place over a period of 2 days.
Semi-Finals
The semi-finals will take place on July 2nd and July 3rd, 2025. The 4 remaining teams will play in 2 matches, with the winners advancing to the final. The semi-finals will take place over a period of 2 days.
Third Place Match
The third place match will be held on July 6th, 2025. The losing teams from the semi-finals will play in this match to determine who will finish in third place in the tournament.
Final
The final of the 2025 FIFA World Cup will take place on July 6th, 2025. The two remaining teams will battle it out for the ultimate prize in football – the World Cup trophy.
Conclusion
The 2025 FIFA World Cup promises to be an exciting and highly competitive tournament. Fans from around the globe will be eagerly anticipating the start of the competition, and with the tournament being held in North America, it will be a truly international event. The future looks bright for football, and the 2025 FIFA World Cup will undoubtedly be a major highlight in the sporting calendar.
