1. A competition format where a participant is eliminated after losing a single match, with the winner advancing to the next round until one competitor remains
The World Cup uses a single-elimination tournament format in its knockout stages.
A Copa do Mundo utiliza um formato de torneio de eliminação simples em suas fases eliminatórias.
2. A bracket-style competition where losers are immediately removed from the tournament
In a single-elimination tournament, there are no second chances for competitors.
Em um torneio de eliminação simples, não há segunda chance para os competidores.