Brazil and Germany set for World Cup knockout stage matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:27 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Brazil faces Japan in the last 32 of the World Cup in Houston, while Germany takes on Paraguay in Boston. Brazil topped their group and aims to win a sixth title, with Vinicius Junior scoring four goals in the group stage. Coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledges Japan as a formidable opponent due to their previous loss. Germany, who last competed in a knockout match in 2014, topped their group and expect to advance. The Netherlands meets Morocco in Monterrey, Mexico, in what is considered the most competitive tie of the round, with both teams holding top rankings and talent across European leagues. The knockout stage began with Canada defeating South Africa 1-0, securing their first progression to the last 16.
- •Brazil meets Japan, aiming for sixth World Cup title.
- •Germany plays Paraguay, last knockout in 2014.
- •Netherlands faces Morocco in a competitive round tie.
- •Canada advances after beating South Africa.
- 5:27 AMYahoo Sports — Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
"Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti's team face Japan in the last 32, before four-time champions Germany play Paraguay and Morocco take on the Netherlands in perhaps the tie of the round.His team will play either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston in the next round. as/gj
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