The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world, and the 2017 playoffs are set to be bigger than ever. As the teams prepare for the tournament, fans around the world are eager to see the action unfold. The 2017 World Cup Playoffs fixtures have been announced and the excitement is already building.
The top 32 teams from the qualifying stages will battle it out in the knockout rounds, with only one team left standing at the end. The 2017 World Cup Playoffs will take place from June 14th to July 15th in Russia. The first two knockout games will kick off on June 30th, as host nation Russia takes on Saudi Arabia in Moscow, followed by Portugal vs Morocco in St. Petersburg. This will be the first time the tournament has taken place in Europe since 2006, and fans are looking forward to experiencing the excitement of the World Cup in their own backyard.
The playoffs are divided into four groups, with eight teams in each. The four teams that finish in the top two of each group will advance to the quarter-finals, where they will be joined by the two best third-placed teams. From there, the winners of each quarter-final will make it to the semi-finals and the two finalists will battle it out in the last match of the tournament.
Group A features Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Uruguay. Russia is the host nation and will be looking to make an impact, while Uruguay boasts a wealth of talent and experience. Egypt is making its return to the World Cup after a long absence, while Saudi Arabia is looking to make a name for itself in the competition.
Group B includes Portugal, Spain, Morocco and Iran. Portugal is the reigning European Champions and will be looking to extend their reign, while Spain is always a threat in any major tournament. Morocco is hoping to make its mark on the international stage, while Iran is the dark horse of the group.
Group C sees France, Australia, Peru and Denmark compete for the top spot. France, led by superstars Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba, will be looking to continue their impressive form, while Australia is hoping to make it past the group stage for the first time since 2006. Peru and Denmark are both making their return to the tournament after long absences, and both will be looking to make a statement.
Finally, Group D features Argentina, Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria. Argentina has a wealth of talent, including Lionel Messi, and will be looking to put their recent disappointments behind them. Iceland is the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup, while Croatia is hoping to add to their impressive record in major tournaments. Nigeria, meanwhile, is looking to make a splash in Russia and become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.
The 2017 World Cup Playoffs are sure to be full of drama and excitement, as the top 32 teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. With some of the best players in the world on show, it’s sure to be an amazing tournament. Make sure you keep up to date with the latest news and fixtures so you don’t miss out on any of the action!
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