Brazil faces Japan, Germany meets Paraguay in World Cup knockout rounds

The Guardian Sport2 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:15 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Brazil faces Japan, Germany meets Paraguay in World Cup knockout rounds
Summary

The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 includes pivotal matchups today at three venues. Brazil takes on Japan at NRG Stadium in Houston at 1 pm EDT, while Germany faces Paraguay at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough at 4:30 pm EDT. Later, the Netherlands competes against Morocco at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico at 9 pm EDT. Both teams will aim to advance through these knockout matches, and the stakes are high as the tournament progresses.

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  • Brazil vs. Japan kicks off at 1 pm EDT in Houston.
  • Germany faces Paraguay at 4:30 pm EDT in Foxborough.
  • Netherlands competes against Morocco at 9 pm EDT in Monterrey.
  • Matches can be viewed on networks like FOX and ITV.
  • Streaming available on platforms such as Peacock and BBC iPlayer.
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⚽ Kick-off time: 4.30pm EDT/9.30pm BST/6.30am AET ⚽ Bracketology | Player guide | Golden Boot standings Hello and welcome to live, scene-by-scene coverage of 4369 Days Later. That’s how long it’s been since Germany’s last World Cup knockout game, a scenario none of us could have foreseen when Mario Gotze scored the winner against Argentina in the 2014 final. Paraguay have waited even longer to return to this particular do-or-die saloon, but then they’re not Germany so it’s not as big a deal. They are semi-forgotten quarter-finalists from 2010, when they gave the eventual winners Spain an abundant scare before eventually losing 1-0. Oscar Cardozo had a second-half penalty saved when the score was 0-0. Continue reading...

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