The first World Cup Round of 32 has already seen some favorites roll and some go home early , setting up various types of matchups in the Round of 16. There are Davids versus Goli

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The second knockout-stage game of the 2026 World Cup is an intriguing on as Brazil take on Japan in Houston. The Selecao have, as ever, been tipped to go deep into the competition, but in the Samurai Blue could face a tournament banana skin.

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as three knockout matches are set for today, starting with Brazil vs. Japan.

Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic late winner as Brazil come from behind win an entertaining game against Japan and advance to the last 16 of the World Cup.

Brazil reached the Round of 16 after defeating Japan in a dramatic 2-1 game in the Round of 32 on Monday afternoon. The Japanese took an early 1-0 lead, but Brazil completed a comeback in the final minutes through forward Gabriel Martinelli, who put a dramatic winner past goalkeeper Zion Suzuki — who was born in Newark — in the 96th minute.

Japan is facing its biggest test yet at the World Cup, playing against Brazil in the Round of 32 knockout stage June 29 at Texas' Houston Stadium.

The World Cup continues on Monday with three knockout round matchups. Here's everything you need to know before kickoff.