The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Monday, June 29, with four Round of 32 matches featuring international powerhouses and surprising contenders.
Brazil will face Japan at 1:00 p.m. ET, hosted at Houston Stadium. Brazil secured the top spot in Group C with a 2-1-0 record, highlighted by strong performances from Vinícius Júnior, who scored four goals, and Matheus Cunha, with three. The team also saw Neymar return to the field in their final group stage match.
Japan advanced from Group F as the second-place team, holding a 1-0-2 record. Ayase Ueda and Daichi Kamada each netted twice for Japan during the group stage.
Germany is set to play Paraguay at 4:30 p.m. ET from Boston Stadium. Germany led Group E with a 2-1-0 record, including a dominant 7-1 victory over Curacao and a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast, despite a late loss to Ecuador. Deniz Undav scored three goals in Germany's victories.
Paraguay qualified for the knockout stage as a third-place team from Group D with four points. Their tournament included a 4-1 loss to the United States, a 1-0 win over Türkiye, and a 0-0 draw with Australia, where they maintained clean sheets in their final two matches.
In the evening, Netherlands will compete against Morocco at 9:00 p.m. ET from Monterrey Stadium. Netherlands topped Group F with a 2-1-0 record, scoring 10 goals while conceding four. Key offensive contributors for the Dutch included Brian Brobbey with three goals, and Cody Gakpo and Crysencio Summerville, each with two.
Morocco also finished Group C with an identical 2-1-0 record and seven points. Their group stage results included a 1-1 draw with Brazil, a 1-0 win against Scotland, and a 4-2 victory over Haiti. Midfielder Ismael Saibari scored three goals for Morocco.
Details for watching these and other matches can be found on FOX Sports. The tournament continues with more knockout stage games following these matchups.