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The 2026 World Cup final is done: Spain 1, Argentina 0 after extra time, with a goal that will be replayed for decades. But the story of this tournament was written in the knockout stage, where five upsets reshaped the bracket and exposed tactical flaws that the best teams exploited. As of late July 2026, the dust is settling on the most unpredictable knockout phase in World Cup history. 1. Morocco 2, Portugal 1 (Round of 16, extra time) Portugal arrived with the tournament's best goal differential. Morocco left with the boldest defensive display. Sofiane Boufal's extra-time winner was the...