LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026 continues as Bafana pack their bags

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The Round of 32 stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 continues on Monday with three mouthwatering fixtures as six nations battle for places in the last 16.

The day’s schedule features:

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  • Brazil vs Japan – Houston Stadium
  • Germany vs Paraguay – Boston Stadium
  • Netherlands vs Morocco – Estadio Monterrey

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Five-time world champions Brazil enter their clash with Japan as one of the tournament favourites after topping their group, but the Asian side have shown they are capable of causing an upset after an impressive group-stage campaign.

BRAZIL VS JAPAN: MONDAY, 29 JUNE AT 19:00 (SA TIME)

Germany, meanwhile, will be looking to continue their impressive form when they face Paraguay.

The Germans were among the standout teams in the group phase, including a 7-1 victory over Curaçao, while Paraguay reached the knockout rounds after navigating a competitive Group D.

GERMANY VS PARAGUAY: MONDAY, 29 JUNE – 22:30 (SA TIME)

The final match of the day promises to be one of the most evenly balanced encounters, with the Netherlands taking on a confident Morocco side.

Morocco impressed throughout the group stage, while the Dutch remain unbeaten and will be aiming to keep their title hopes alive.

NETHERLANDS VS MOROCCO: TUESDAY, 30 JUNE AT 03:00 (SA TIME)

The winners of Monday’s fixtures will join Canada, who knocked out South Africa on Sunday, in the Round of 16 as the expanded 48-team World Cup continues to gather momentum.

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