The tournament's expansion from 32 to 48 teams created an extra knockout round in hopes of giving countries moments like this. With 15 matches left in the round, Texas plays host to three of them, so a Lone Star State stadium could be the site of an historic victory.
Texas hosting three matchups in Round of 32 at FIFA World Cup
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