BBC Sport publishes a preview of all World Cup last-32 fixtures, outlining why each match is worth watching. The piece frames the tournament stage as a mix of established teams and unexpected challengers, emphasizing that well-known contenders face potential pressure from lesser-fancied “dark horses.” It also points to individual subplots across the bracket, including the implications of knockout-stage results for teams’ remaining path in the competition. The preview encourages viewers to pay attention to differences in style and matchup dynamics that could shape outcomes once group-stage form is no longer enough. Overall, the article acts as a guide to the set of last-32 ties, focusing on variety in storylines—star players and major teams on one side, underdogs and specific matchup questions on the other—while maintaining that each fixture has its own stakes. No single match is presented as the only must-watch, with the emphasis instead on the breadth of narrative and competitive angles across the full round.