Mike Milligan breaks down the new Round of 32 format in the 48-team World Cup: 16 single-elimination matches over six days. He uses three matchups, including Netherlands vs. Morocco in Monterrey, to teach financial-planning lessons through soccer storylines.
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The round of 32 is brand new this year because the World Cup expanded to 48 teams. 16 single elimination matches across 6 days. Win and you go home, lose and you go home. The first match was held yesterday, Sunday, with Canada needing a little extra time for a 1-0 result to move forward. Here are the 3 stories worth watching the rest of this week and what each one teaches us about a one-of-a-kind financial plan. Storyline 1, the Netherlands versus Morocco Monday night in Monterrey. This is the headline match of the entire round. 2 top 10 ranked teams meeting in the first knockout stage. Netherlands and Morocco each finished group play with 7 points, the most by any team that have, that have had to face each other in the round of 32. Uh, uh, the media is calling it the best match of the 16. One of these very good teams is going to go home Monday night.