Reporter : Shreya Chakraborty, KICI TV News, USA : The first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup has officially transitioned into its high-stakes knockout phase over the last 12 hours. Football fans worldwide are tuned in as the historic Round of 32 begins under intense global scrutiny.
Early morning fixtures kicked off with a massive clash between Belgium and Senegal at Lumen Field in Seattle. Meanwhile, immense home pressure is mounting at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, where co-hosts USA are facing off against Bosnia & Herzegovina for a coveted spot in the Round of 16. With football heavyweights Spain, Portugal, France, and Croatia looming in the bracket, the tournament has shifted into a ruthless, single-elimination battleground.
Reporter : Shreya Chakraborty, KICI TV News, USA
