FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 schedule, predictions and latest news
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage features three round of 32 matches where Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands aim to join Canada in the round of 16. Each match has predictions based on past performances and computer simulations to estimate the chances of each team winning.Key Facts
- Brazil will play Japan in Houston, Texas. Brazil has won most of their past games against Japan but recently lost one.
- Germany faces Paraguay in Boston, Massachusetts, looking to advance past the group stage for the first time since 2014.
- The Netherlands will meet Morocco in Monterrey, Mexico, in their first-ever knockout match against an African team.
- Canada achieved its first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory earlier in the tournament.
- A computer model called Opta simulated 25,000 matches to predict the chances of each team winning or the match going to extra time.
- Brazil is favored over Japan with a 57.3% winning chance in the simulation, Germany has a 54.7% chance against Paraguay, and the Netherlands have a 47.6% chance versus Morocco.
- Some matches may be decided by extra time or penalty shootouts if tied after regular time.
- South Korea’s team is searching for a new coach after their elimination and coach Hong Myung-bo’s resignation.
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