Brazil vs Argentina in the semis?
Following a dominant 3-0 victory over Scotland in Miami, Brazil have officially clinched the top spot in Group C. By doing so, their exact trajectory through the tournament bracket is locked in, establishing a massive narrative thread for the remainder of the competition.
Due to the structural tree of the expanded 48-team tournament, a dream World Cup final between the two South American heavyweights - Argentina and Brazil - is mathematically impossible.
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If both teams win their respective elimination games, Brazil and Argentina are on a direct collision course to face each other in the semi-finals.
Brazil’s Full Knockout Pathway (Bangladesh Standard Time)
Here is the exact, step-by-step route for the Selecao with all kick-off times converted directly to Bangladesh Standard Time (BST):
Round of 32
Opponent: Runner-up of Group F (Netherlands, Japan, or Sweden)
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 29 at 11:00 PM BST
Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston
Round of 16
Opponent: Winner of Match 78 (Runner-up Group E vs. Runner-up Group I)
Date & Time: Monday, July 6 at 2:00 AM BST
Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Quarter-Finals
Opponent: Survivor of the adjacent bracket (Projected: Mexico or England)
Date & Time: Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 AM BST
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Semi-Finals — THE SUPERCLASICO
Opponent: Argentina (Assuming they successfully win Group J and clear their side of the draw)
Date & Time: Thursday, July 16 at 1:00 AM BST
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
World Cup Final
Opponent: The champion of the opposite side of the bracket (e.g., France, Germany, or Spain)
Date & Time: Monday, July 20 at 3:00 AM BST
Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
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