With the World Cup expansion completed, forty-eight teams are split into twelve groups to play round-robin matches. Group-stage competition is even fiercer: traditional powerhouses play steadily, locking in their rankings early, while several underdogs put up stubborn defenses and repeatedly trigger upsets. In the final round, multiple matches are played at the same time, and the battle for third place in the groups is exceptionally tight. Many teams only find out their fates at the very end of regulation time. Dramatic, roller-coaster clashes keep the group-stage suspense at maximum, and also set the stage for plenty of highlights in the knockout stage. #BinancePickAndWin