The 2026 World Cup heads into its knockout stages with marquee matchups including Brazil vs. Japan, Germany vs. Paraguay, and a highly anticipated clash between the Netherlands and Morocco.

• Brazil, aiming for a record sixth title under coach Carlo Ancelotti, faces a tricky test against Japan in the last 32.
• Four-time champions Germany, seeking their first knockout win since 2014, are set to play Paraguay.
• The match between the Netherlands and Morocco is highlighted as a potentially thrilling encounter between two highly ranked teams.
• Co-hosts Canada secured their first-ever knockout stage berth with a dramatic late win against South Africa.