The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is officially in full swing as the Round of 32 brings more high-stakes battles between football’s biggest nations and rising challengers. With no room for mistakes, teams must deliver their best performances to keep their championship hopes alive.
Brazil vs Japan
1:00AM (PHT)
Brazil enters the Round of 32 after finishing the group stage unbeaten, opening their campaign with a draw against Morocco before securing back-to-back victories against Haiti and Brazil, both ending in 3-0 wins.
The five-time world champions will look to continue their strong form behind their attacking threat, with Vinicius Junior expected to lead Brazil’s charge.
Japan, meanwhile, advanced after collecting two draws and one dominant win in the group stage. The Japanese side drew against the Netherlands in their opener and shared points with Sweden in their final match, while securing a convincing 4-0 victory over Tunisia.
Key Players:
Brazil – Vinicius Junior
Japan – Ayase Ueda
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Germany vs Paraguay
4:30AM (PHT)
Germany heads into the knockout round after an impressive start to their World Cup campaign. The Germans opened with a statement 7-1 victory over Curacao, followed it up with a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast, before ending the group stage with a narrow 1-2 defeat to Ecuador.
Despite the setback, Germany’s attacking depth remains one of their biggest strengths, with Deniz Undav expected to play a key role.
Paraguay secured their Round of 32 spot after finishing the group stage with one win, one draw, and one loss. They earned a victory against Türkiye and ended their group campaign with a draw against Australia.
Midfielder Matías Galarza will be one of Paraguay’s players to watch as they look to challenge one of the tournament favorites.
Key Players:
Germany – Deniz Undav
Paraguay – Matías Galarza
Netherlands vs Morocco
9:00AM (PHT)
The Netherlands enters the knockout stage as one of the strongest teams from the group phase after finishing on top of Group F.
The Dutch side recorded two wins and one draw, highlighted by a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden and a 3-1 win against Tunisia.
Leading the attack is Brian Brobbey, who will look to continue the Netherlands’ momentum in the knockout rounds.
Morocco advanced with a strong finish to the group stage, matching Brazil’s record with one draw and two wins. After their opening draw, Morocco picked up victories against Scotland (1-0) and Haiti (4-2) to secure their place in the Round of 32.
Ismael Saibari will be a key figure for Morocco as they attempt to continue their impressive World Cup run.
Key Players:
Netherlands – Brian Brobbey
Morocco – Ismael Saibari
The Round of 32 promises more unforgettable moments as every match carries the weight of a team’s World Cup dream. With stars ready to shine and underdogs looking to create surprises, the road to the final continues to get tougher.
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