World Cup Preview Day 17: Let the Heartbreak Begin

In the World Cup, there ain't no heartbreak like knockout-stage heartbreak. That's what's in store for all but one of the tournament's remaining 16 teams between now and the World Cup final on July 13

Groups are settled; half the initial field has been sent packing. From here on out it's bring-on-the-extra-time, brace-yourself-for-penalty-kicks, no-draws-allowed, win-or-go-home, single-elimination madness

The drama begins Saturday at 12 p.m. ET, when host Brazil takes on Chile in the opening — and potentially most intriguing — match of the knockout stage. That's followed by red-hot Colombia against the Luis Suarez-less Uruguay at 4 p.m. All in all, a scintillating first day of the World Cup's harshest phase Read more...

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