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Brazil, Morocco, Germany Kick Off World Cup Knockout Stage
29 Jun
Summary
- Brazil faces Japan, Germany plays Paraguay, and Morocco meets Netherlands today.
- Vinícius Júnior is key for Brazil's hopes against Japan.
- Germany's Havertz is crucial for breaking down Paraguay's defense.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage commences today, June 29th, with three significant matches. Brazil, featuring star attacker Vinícius Júnior, will compete against a determined Japan side. Vinícius's performance is seen as critical to Brazil's aspirations for a deep tournament run.
In another afternoon fixture, Germany faces Paraguay. Their tall center forward, Havertz, is identified as the key player to penetrate Paraguay's defensive strategy. The Netherlands will also see action as they play against Morocco in the evening, with Brobbey highlighted as a significant offensive threat.
All three matches, Brazil vs. Japan, Germany vs. Paraguay, and Netherlands vs. Morocco, are scheduled to air on FOX and be available for live streaming on FOX One. The winners will advance further into the tournament's subsequent rounds.
