How Long Does The World Cup Last?

 

The 2014 World Cup will last for 30 days, beginning on Thursday, June 12th and ending on Sunday, July 13th.

The Group Stage (all 32 participating teams are split up into groups of four, and the results from the matches in each group are used to seed half of those teams into an elimination bracket of 16) will last from June 12th to June 26th, and the elimination round will begin on June 28th and last until July 13th.

 

With all the fanfare around the 2014 World Cup, we’re answering all the questions soccer initiates might have about the world’s most-watched sporting event. Make sure to check out our Ultimate World Cup Guide for the complete FAQ!

 

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