Question: how many games are played in a world cup?
Answer: How many matches are played in the World Cup? 64 matches in total are played during the World Cup: 42 during the group stage, 8 during the knockout round (also known as the round of 16), 4 during the quarter finals, 2 in the semi-finals, 1 third-place match, and 1 final match. So there are plenty of chances to watch!