The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is officially over—and now the real tournament begins.🔥

In Episode 61 of The Kickback FC, we look back at the biggest surprises, breakout stars, disappointments, and defining storylines from the group stage before diving into our Round of 32 predictions.

We preview some of the biggest knockout clashes, including Brazil vs Japan, Morocco vs Netherlands, Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway, France vs Sweden, and Mexico vs Ecuador. Can Messi's Argentina make another deep run? Is Brazil ready to dominate? Which underdogs could shock the world?