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World Cup Mon 29 Jun 2026 | 17:00 UTC
Brazil vs Japan
The knockout stage of the World Cup arrives in Houston with a high-stakes showdown as Brazil and Japan clash in the Round of 32.
Both nations navigated their groups with purpose and now face a direct elimination path where only one can advance to meet the winner of Ivory Coast versus Norway.
For Brazil, this match is about reasserting their status as a global powerhouse after a group phase that saw them finish top of their section, despite a pulsating 1-1 draw against Morocco that reminded them of the need for a constant defensive focus.
Japan, having finished second in Group F, approaches this test with the confidence of an unbeaten side that showed immense character to fight back from deficits against the Netherlands and kept their undefeated status against Sweden, alongside a dominant 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia. [More...]
World Cup Mon 29 Jun 2026 | 20:30 UTC
Germany vs Paraguay
The World Cup knockout stage has arrived at Boston Stadium, bringing a high-stakes Round of 32 clash between Germany and Paraguay.
Both sides head into Foxborough with completely different group stage experiences but the exact same ultimate objective. After topping Group E, Julian Nagelsmann's squad is focused on keeping their tournament journey alive.
On the other side, Gustavo Alfaro's Paraguay fights to continue their run after sneaking through as one of the top third-placed sides, knowing the winner earns a Saturday showdown against either France or Sweden in Philadelphia. [More...]
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