FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil Face Japan as Canada Make History
News Desk
Houston:The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its high-stakes knockout phase, with the Round of 32 delivering thrilling action and win-or-go-home drama.
Co-host Canada became the first team to book a place in the Round of 16 after a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa.
Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time winner, while captain Alphonso Davies made his long-awaited tournament debut after recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the group stage.
Canada will now face the winner of Monday’s clash between Morocco and the Netherlands in Monterrey, Mexico.
Attention now turns to Houston, where five-time world champions Brazil take on an in-form Japan in one of the most anticipated Round of 32 matches.
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Brazil topped Group C after opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco before securing convincing victories over Haiti (3-0) and Scotland (3-0).
Japan, regarded as one of Asia’s strongest sides in the tournament, impressed in the group stage by drawing 2-2 with the Netherlands, crushing Tunisia 4-0, and holding Sweden to a 1-1 draw to finish second in their group.
Later on Monday, Germany will face Paraguay in another blockbuster knockout encounter as teams battle for a place in the Round of 16.
With every match now deciding survival or elimination, the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its most exciting phase, where football’s biggest stars and rising underdogs compete for a place in the final.
