The knockout stage continues with a blockbuster trio of Round of 32 ties as , and continue their pursuit of football's ultimate prize. Standing in their way are , and respectively – three dangerous opponents with every reason to believe they can topple their rivals.
After a draw with Morocco in their opener, a -inspired Brazil quickly hit their stride, easing past Haiti and Scotland to top Group C. Japan also progressed unbeaten to finish runners-up in Group F behind the Netherlands.
Incredibly, Germany have reached the knockout stage for the first time since , but a Group E-ending defeat to Ecuador offers Paraguay hope of an upset. Quarter-finalists in 2010, La Albirroja came through Group D as one of the best third-placed teams.
The Netherlands and Morocco, meanwhile, put their unbeaten starts on the line in a showdown between two of the 2026 competition's most eye-catching sides. The Oranje collected seven points in Group F – a tally matched by Mohamed Ouahbi's Atlas Lions, who finished second to Group C-toppers Brazil on goal difference.
Monday, 29 June | 12:00 | Houston Stadium
Monday, 29 June | 16:30 | Boston Stadium
Monday, 29 June | 19:00 | Monterrey Stadium
Sources: FIFA Official
