Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in the World Cup last 32, avoiding their earliest exit since 1966. Coach Carlo Ancelotti's tactical adjustments at half-time, including increased crosses, sparked the comeback.
Kai Havertz scored a header to level the score for Germany against Paraguay in their last-32 match.
Julio Enciso scored to give Paraguay a surprise lead against Germany in the round of 32, potentially shaking the tournament favorites.
Belgium and Senegal meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after both teams recovered from slow starts with emphatic group-stage wins. The match takes place on July 1 at Seattle Stadium.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage continues with three matches on Tuesday. Côte d'Ivoire face Norway in Dallas, France take on Sweden in New York New Jersey, and co-hosts Mexico meet Ecuador in Mexico City.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 96th minute to knock out Japan and send Brazil into the round of 16.
The Portugal vs Croatia match may be the first World Cup game with two outfield players aged over 40, highlighting a unique milestone in tournament history.
The Netherlands and Morocco meet at World Cup 2026 in a match that transcends football, reflecting deep ties of migration and dual-nationality. Nearly one in four players at the tournament was born abroad, and Morocco's squad epitomizes this trend with 19 foreign-born players.
Canada defeated South Africa to secure a spot in the World Cup Round of 16. Fans are voting for their Man of the Match.
Canada will play either Morocco or the Netherlands in the World Cup Round of 16. A poll shows 46% favor Morocco and 54% favor the Netherlands.
