Today we have the first knock-out round of the eleventh Dugout-Online World Cup. All the matches will kick-off at 18:00 GMT.
Slovakia reached the first KO round in the last World Cup, but failed to defeat their opponents. Their opponents this round, Latvia, made it all the way to the final in the previous World Cup. But all that counts now, is which of them will triumph today. The Latvians are the tentative favorites, but the difference in skill is small.
Slovakia vs. Latvia 
Both, Serbia and Slovenia won one of their group games and lost the other. In the previous World Cup Serbia failed to go through the group stage. And Slovenia managed to get to the quarter final stage. This time, both have strong squads, and can well make it all the way. But only one of them will continue.
Serbia vs. Slovenia 
This group also has two second placed teams from the group stage. Both lost one and won the other of their group matches. Neither played in the tenth World Cup, and neither have a World Cup trophy thus far. Which of them will continue?
Switzerland vs. Italy 
Both, Algeria and Ireland, won one of their group matches and drew the other. Both played in the previous World Cup and got to this same stage (last 16). Today, one will go further.
Ireland vs. Algeria 
Portugal are one of two teams that won both group matches. Mexico won one and lost one of their group matches. In the last World Cup Portugal made it to this stage (last 16). Mexico failed to qualify for the last World Cup. This time, they made it to the last 16. But, they face a tough opponent - Portugal are the favorites today.
Portugal vs. Mexico 
Belgians, the reigning World Champions, barely made it to the first KO round this time. They drew both their group matches. Their opponents, Netherlands, won one of their group matches, and drew the other. Last World Cup they ended their campaign in the quarter-final. Can they go further this time?
Belgium vs. Netherlands 
These two teams come from the same group (F). Poland came out victorious in their first match (though only by a goal). Which of the will win today?
Poland vs. France 
The two teams came to the World Cup from the same qualification group (Group C). They each won one game - their home match. The question is, who will be victorious today?
Norway vs. Turkey 
Today we have the first knock-out round of the eleventh Dugout-Online U21 World Cup. All the matches will kick-off at 16:00 GMT.
Argentina came to the first KO round with three points. Italy on the other hand won both their group matches. In the last U21 World Cup cycle only Argentina made it to the U21 World Cup, but once there things didn't go well for them. Which of them will be the better team in this cycle?
Argentina vs. Italy
Both, Austria and Germany, won one of their group matches, and drew the other. Making it to the U21 World Cup is far better than they did in the last World Cup cycle, and making it to the first knock-out stage is good for both of them. But one will go even further, maybe even all the way to the final?
Germany vs. Austria 
These two teams (Denmark, and Ireland) also won one of their group matches, and drew the other. Neither did well in the last U21 World Cup cycle (though Denmark at least made it to the U21 World Cup itself) so this cycle they are fairing far better. Though today, Denmark are the tentative favorites.
Denmark vs. Ireland
Switzerland won both their group stage matches (though both "only" 1:0). Their opponents today, France, won one, and drew the other group match. The French won the third place play-off in the last U21 World Cup, while the Swiss didn't get to the U21 World Cup itself. Today, the French are the slight favorites.
Switzerland vs. France
Belgium won both their group matches, while Republic of Montenegro drew one and lost the other. They were tied (in group H), in everything, with Algeria and got to the first KO round by the grace of felicity.
Belgium vs. Rep. of Montenegro 
These two teams come from Group A. Their match ended in a stalemate (2:2). But Peru won their second game, while Serbia (the reigning U21 World Champions) only managed a draw. Which of them will win today? The statistically stronger Serbia, or the underdogs Peru?
Serbia vs. Peru 
Canada, and Turkey won one of their group games, and lost the other. In the previous U21 World Cup both were present, but while Turkey got all the way to the Quarter final, Canada left without getting a single point. But, all that matters is how they'll do today - though, Turkey are the favorites.
Canada vs. Turkey
Both teams (Netherlands, and Romania) won one of their group games and lost the other. Both have well established national teams, but in the last World Cup only one managed to get all the way to the final, and that was Netherlands. Can they repeat their performance for the fourth consecutive U21 World Cup? Or will Romanians stop them in their tracks
Netherlands vs. Romania 
Today we have the first knock-out round of the eleventh Dugout-Online U19 World Cup. All the matches will kick-off at 14:00 GMT.
Peru won one of their group matches and lost the other. Republic of Montenegro have an even worse record, they lost one and drew the other, reaching the last sixteen stage only by chance (as they had the exactly same stats as Finland). Though in the last World Cup Republic of Montenegro were far better than Peru. Which one will be victorious today?
Peru vs. Rep. of Montenegro
Thailand have a great World Cup thus far. They won one of their group matches and drew the other. Today they face a real challenge - Belgium, the finalists from the last World Cup. Belgium on the other hand had a pretty lousy start to this World Cup. They lost one of their group matches and lost the other, managing to get to this stage by the virtue of goal difference.
Thailand vs. Belgium
Norway, and Turkey each won one of their group games and drew the other. Today, Turkey are the tentative favorites.
Norway vs. Turkey
Serbia won both group matches, while Switzerland won one and drew the other. In the previous U19 World Cup neither made it out of the group stage, so they are one up from that in any case. In todays game, Serbia are the slight favorites.
Switzerland vs. Serbia
These two come from the same group (Group B). England came out as the victors of their match. Can they repeat their performance, or will the slight favorites prove they are the stronger team?
Romania vs. England 
Croatia won both their group matches, while Slovenia won only one. In the last World Cup cycle, Croatia failed to qualify, while Slovenia got all the way to the Quarter-final. This U19 World Cup, the two teams are very different. Slovenia have a better defensive side. Croatians are better in midfield. And attacking side is pretty equal. Which one will be the victor today?
Slovenia vs. Croatia 
Brazil, and Denmark, won one of their group matches and drew the other. Neither made it to the U19 World Cup in the last cycle, so this cycle is much better for both. But today, only one can continue.
Brazil vs. Denmark
Netherlands, the favorites today, won both their group matches. They are also the third placed team from the last U19 World Cup. Their opponents today are the Germans. Germany won one group game and lost the other. Can they overcome the odds and win today?
Netherlands vs. Germany
Today we have the first knock-out round of the eleventh Dugout-Online U17 World Cup. All the matches will kick-off at 12:00 GMT.
Australia won one of their group matches and lost the other. Their opponents, Latvia, won one and drew the other group match. In the last U17 World Cup Latvia made it all the way to the fourth place, while Australia failed to get out of the group stage. Today too, Latvia are the slightly better team.
Australia vs. Latvia
Turkey won both of their group matches, while Chile won only one. But Turkey also have a stronger squad and are the clear favorites today.
Chile vs. Turkey
Bosnia and Herzegovina, and France won both of their group matches. France reached the final of the last U17 World Cup, while Bosnia and Herzegovina failed to even qualify. But, all that matter is how things will go today?
France vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina 
Denmark won both their group matches. Their opponents today, Switzerland, won one and lost one of theirs. In the previous U17 World Cup the two were in the same group. Switzerland continued on from that group while Denmark went home. Now, today, things have switched - the tentative favorites are Denmark.
Denmark vs. Switzerland
Slovenia won both their group matches. Their opponents, Sweden won one and lost the other. They did well to get to the last sixteen stage, but this will very likely be where they'll stop. Slovenians are definitely the favorites today.
Sweden vs. Slovenia
Both teams won one of their group games and lost the other. They have interesting squads, with a couple of good players and a lot of average ones. Poland have a more established squad than Italy, but will that matter today?
Poland vs. Italy
Here too both, Serbia and Romania, won one of their group matches, and lost the other. In the previous U17 World Cup they both got to the Quarter-final stage. Only one will get (at least) that far this time.
Serbia vs. Romania
Belgium, and England also won one of their group matches and lost the other. Neither of the two made it to the last U17 World Cup so this is a definite improvement for both of them. In todays match there are no favorites.
Belgium vs. England 