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World Cup knockout stage bracket sets semifinal matchups in Texas and Atlanta

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The World Cup knockout stage bracket determined semifinal matchups in Arlington, Texas on July 14 and in Atlanta on July 15. Morocco and the Netherlands expressed anger toward the selection committee over being seeded in the bracket.

The tournament's path to the final now depends on which teams win these quarterfinal games.