Overview
- FIFA rescheduled Chile vs. Mexico for Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 17:00 (central Mexico), 20:00 local time in Valparaíso, after an initial 13:30 listing.
- The knockout bracket opens Tuesday with Ukraine vs. Spain before Chile vs. Mexico, and continues through Thursday across Valparaíso, Santiago, Talca and Rancagua.
- Argentina, perfect in Group D, will play Nigeria on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 16:30 (Argentina time) in Santiago, with the winner set to face Chile or Mexico in the quarterfinals.
- Tournament rules specify 30 minutes of extra time and, if needed, penalties to decide any Round-of-16 match tied after 90 minutes.
- Mexico’s standout Gilberto Mora has three goals in the tournament, and a Chilean outlet’s social post mocking him drew criticism ahead of the match.