FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Schedule and Latest News Released

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Three teams will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Monday, as Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands face off against Japan, Paraguay, and Morocco. Canada has also made history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time.

In the first match, Brazil will take on Japan. The two teams have a long-standing rivalry, with Brazil dominating their previous meetings. However, Japan ended Brazil’s unbeaten run in Tokyo last October with a dramatic comeback win. According to Opta simulations, Brazil is favored to progress, winning 57.3 percent of pre-match predictions.

In the second match, Germany will face Paraguay. The two teams have only met twice before, including a World Cup meeting in 2002 and an international friendly in 2013. Opta simulations give Germany a 54.7 percent chance of winning inside 90 minutes, while Paraguay’s chances stand at 23.1 percent.

The final match will feature the Netherlands against Morocco. The two teams have only met once before, in the 1994 group stage. According to Opta simulations, the Netherlands are favored to progress, winning 47.6 percent of pre-match predictions.

Away from the action, Canada is celebrating its historic first World Cup knockout victory over South Africa. Iran’s campaign ended in heartbreak after a late VAR decision, while South Korea is searching for a new coach following Hong Myung-bo’s resignation.

Source: Al Jazeera