round of 16

Noun

Meaning

round of 16

(sports) The round in a knockout competition before the quarterfinal, in which sixteen teams or competitors remain.
Synonyms: last 16, last sixteen, (nonstandard) eighth final

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

final semifinal quarterfinals round of 32 semi-final quarter finals

Examples

It is a parameter that would heavily favour Mahrez, but would immediately eliminate Salah from the conversation: Egypt were disappointing as the host nation, suffering a flat elimination in the Round of 16 at the hands of South Africa. Source: Internet

Australia advanced to the Knockout Stage with a 1-1-1 record, but lost in the Round of 16 to eventual champ Italy. Source: Internet

LIONEL Messi scored his first ever goal against Chelsea as Barcelona came back from 1-0 down to leave Stamford Bridge with a 1-1 draw in a compelling Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash at Stamford Bridge. Source: Internet

Juan Carlos Osorio has stepped down as coach of Mexico, having guided the CONCACAF side to the Round of 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, after almost three years in the role. Source: Internet

Pavel Pardo believes Mexico has what it takes to get past the Round of 16 this summer. Source: Internet

I kept getting eliminated in the Round of 16 by Brazil and its roster full of superstars (like wunderkind Neymar). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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