Round of 32 Day 2: Brazil, Germany and Netherlands in Action — Get the Jersey Now

Yesterday: Canada 1–0 South Africa

The Round of 32 opened at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, and it was Canada who delivered the first knockout stage result of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The final score was South Africa 0, Canada 1 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Canada, one of the three co-host nations, advance to the Round of 16 — where they will face the winner of Netherlands vs Morocco in Houston on July 6.

For the red Canadian jersey, yesterday's result means another week of demand. A co-host nation in the Round of 16 of their home World Cup is exactly the story neutrals wanted to see.

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Today's Three Massive Matches

Match 1 — 🇧🇷 Brazil vs 🇯🇵 Japan · 1pm ET · Houston

The first blockbuster of the day. Brazil, five-time world champions and one of the tournament's title favorites, face Japan in Houston in what could be one of the most entertaining matches of the entire knockout stage.

Brazil won Group C and face the runner-up of Group F, Japan, in the Round of 32. Brazil have been inconsistent in the group stage — Vinícius Júnior bailed them out at times, and they are still a work in progress — but the Seleção have a history of finding their best football when the knockout rounds begin.

Japan, meanwhile, have been one of the tournaments's genuine dark horses. Japan justified their sleeper credentials with a dramatic draw against Netherlands in the group stage, and arrive in Houston with nothing to fear.

The Brazil jersey — canary yellow, iconic, globally recognized — will fill NRG Stadium today. If you've been waiting to buy one, this match is the reminder that Brazil's knockout runs don't come cheap.

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Match 2 — 🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay · 4:30pm ET · Boston

Germany's redemption story continues in Foxborough. Germany had already clinched first place in Group E ahead of the final round of matches and will face Paraguay on Monday in Boston.

Paraguay had its own ups and downs in the group stage. After suffering through the ritual humiliation of rolling over against the USA on opening night, Gustavo Alfaro's battlers showed their true self in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Türkiye. A draw against Australia was enough to see them through as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

For Germany, this is a winnable match — but one that demands focus. The clean white home jersey of Die Mannschaft has been one of the tournament's best sellers, driven by a group stage performance that finally reminded the world what Germany are capable of.

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Match 3 — 🇳🇱 Netherlands vs 🇲🇦 Morocco · 9pm ET · Monterrey

The match of the day. The match, arguably, of the Round of 32.

Netherlands defeated Tunisia in the final matchweek to win Group F and will face Group C runners-up Morocco in the Round of 32.

Netherlands capped an impressive Group F performance with a 3-1 win over Tunisia, securing first place. This sets up a mouth-watering matchup with Morocco, who only trailed Brazil by goal difference. Adding to the intrigue, Morocco stars Sofyan Amrabat, Anass Salah-Eddine and Noussair Mazraoui are all Dutch-born.

Morocco against the Netherlands. The 2022 semi-finalists against a Dutch side that has quietly been one of the tournament's most complete teams. Three Dutch-born players lining up against the nation where they were born. It doesn't get more compelling than this.

The Morocco jersey — red and green with intricate North African geometric detailing — is already one of the most talked-about kits at the tournament. Tonight's match will only add to that story.

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The Wider Picture: Round of 32 Results So Far

This table will be updated with today's results as matches conclude.

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Latest Context: What Happened in the Final Group Games

A few key results from the final round of group stage matches that shape today's knockout picture:

France 4–1 Norway — France ended Norway's perfect record in commanding fashion on June 26, with Mbappé and co delivering a dominant performance. Norway still advanced as Group I runners-up and face Ivory Coast today. Despite the defeat, Haaland's team remain dangerous — they were beaten by the tournament's strongest side and arrive at the knockouts with plenty to prove.

Argentina 3–1 Jordan — Messi scored again in Argentina's final group game, confirming top spot in Group J with a perfect nine points. The defending champions are in formidable form heading into the Round of 32 against Cape Verde on July 3. Messi now has 19 World Cup goals — the all-time record and counting.

France win Group I, Norway second — The final group standings see France top Group I and Norway advance as runners-up. Today's Norway vs Ivory Coast match is Norway's chance to prove their group stage brilliance was no fluke.

Ecuador sneak through — Ecuador's 2–1 win over Germany in the final group game, while already qualified Germany rested players, saw Ecuador advance as one of the best third-placed teams. They now face Mexico at the Azteca tomorrow — the co-hosts' toughest test yet.

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What's Coming Tomorrow — June 30

Three more knockout matches tomorrow, including two of the biggest:

Ivory Coast vs Norway at AT&T Stadium in Arlington — Haaland's Norway face their toughest test yet. Norway advanced as Group I runners-up after losing 1–4 to France in the final group game, but they remain dangerous — seven goals in two wins before that defeat showed their attacking quality. Ivory Coast vs Norway kicks off at 1pm ET on Tuesday, June 30.

France vs Sweden at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — Mbappé's France have been ruthless. Sweden have been one of the tournament's quiet dark horses. France vs Sweden kicks off at 5pm ET.

Mexico vs Ecuador at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City — Mexico's game against Ecuador will be played in front of 87,000 fans in Mexico City. The loudest stadium in the tournament.

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Why Today Is the Biggest Day to Buy

Knockout football concentrates jersey demand in a way the group stage never can. Every team that wins today is through to the Round of 16. Every team that loses goes home. In the hours after each result, demand for the winning team's jersey spikes sharply — and popular sizes sell out fast.

Brazil, Germany, and Netherlands are three of the most popular jersey teams at any World Cup. If you're buying one of their shirts, today — before the results are in — is the moment to do it.

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Published: June 29, 2026. Updated with latest group stage results and context. Today's Round of 32 results — Brazil vs Japan (1pm ET), Germany vs Paraguay (4:30pm ET), Netherlands vs Morocco (9pm ET) — will be added to the results table above as matches conclude.