Summary
Six European nations are aiming to increase their continent's win total.
Argentina, with star forward Lionel Messi, and Morocco, the African champions, are also competing.
Key Points
4 points1
Eight teams advance to the quarterfinal round.
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Europe is represented by six teams seeking more victories.
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Argentina enters with Lionel Messi, a world‑renowned player.
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Morocco, winners of the African Cup of Nations, hopes to upset European sides.
New Words to Learn
4 wordsquarterfinals
the tournament round with eight teams remaining
continent
a large continuous landmass, such as Europe or Africa
champions
teams that have won a major competition
upset
to win against a team that is expected to win
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