A team will play 1 match in the round of 32, because that round is a single-elimination knockout stage. There are 16 matches total in the round of 32, with 32 teams paired off and the 16 winners moving on.

Quick Scoop

  • Each team plays one round-of-32 match.
  • If they win, they advance to the round of 16.
  • If they lose, they are eliminated.
Stage Matches per team Total matches
Round of 32 1 16
TL;DR: **1 match per team** in the round of 32.