Brazil and Japan meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET from Houston Stadium. Brazil topped Group C with a 2-1-0 record across three matches, drawing 1-1 with Morocco in their opener before beating Haiti 3-0 and Scotland 3-0 in their final two … Read more
All 72 group stage matches are complete, and we are officially on to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brazil will face Japan in a Round of 32 showdown on June 29, 2026, at Houston Stadium on FOX. After winning Group C, Brazil has now won its group for the 12th … Read more
Monday will be a full slate of knockout games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with heavyweights Brazil, Germany and Netherlands all looking to take big steps to the final. The day opens in Houston when five-time champion Brazil takes on a Japan team that performed well in the group stages and which also won … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We only got one game on Sunday to open the knockout stage, but come Monday, we’re getting spoiled. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 19, with three Round-of-32 games on tap. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting … Read more
Alright, familia. Clear your calendars, stock up the fridge and get ready for the World Cup’s newly formatted Round of 32!  I am particularly excited about these matches because this is a brand new, expanded round – meaning that the thrill of knockout, win-or-go home football will come in 16 matches. The chances of dramatic … Read more
As World Cup odds reach the knockout stage, the top teams are drawing plenty of support in championship futures. France, Argentina, Spain and England are well-backed, as are Portugal and Brazil. But since this 48-team tournament began on June 11, the most popular team in World Cup futures bets is the United States. And though … Read more
Group play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearing its end, and there weren’t many surprises as we head toward the knockout stage. But does that mean the favorites entering the tournament should remain the favorites ahead of the knockout stage? That’s what “First Things First’s” Nick Wright believes. As we’re nearly complete with … Read more
Neymar will start on the bench for Brazil’s Group C finale against Scotland on Wednesday at Miami Stadium. Neymar arrived with Brazil and is available to make his debut at this year’s tournament after missing the first two matches. He was one of the final players to get off Brazil’s bus Wednesday afternoon, flashing a … Read more
Scotland and Brazil meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup final group stage match on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET from Miami Stadium. Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in their opener and lost to Morocco 0-1 in their second match, with John McGinn scoring the lone goal in the tournament so far. Brazil … Read more
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup takes yet another turn as group stage finales get underway with several teams aiming to earn spots in the knockout round. Group B begins the day with co-hosts Canada taking on Switzerland facing off to decide the group winner. Meanwhile, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina are both coming off … Read more