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

Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil and Morocco clinched dramatic victories to reach the last 16. Germany had never lost a penalty shoot-out at a World Cup on four previous occasions since the 1982 finals in Spain.

ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on June 29.

The second day of the round of 32 sees some heavyweights meeting earlier than expected.

Houston: Five-time champions Brazil booked their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Japan 2-1 in a dramatic Round of 32 clash on Monday. Japan took the lead in the 29th minute after Kaishu Sano capitalised on a misplaced pass by the Brazilian midfield.

Gabriel Martinelli was Brazil's hero with his 95th minute winner against Japan.

Welcome to day nineteen of the 2026 World Cup finals. We are aiming to bring you a daily round up of the matches to come and recent results. There

Paraguay pulled off the shock of the tournament so far, and Brazil and Morocco booked their places in the Round of 16 after knockout round wins on Monday.

With the knockout stages underway, Vinicius Junior looks to solidify his legacy for Brazil while Germany faces tactical questions against Paraguay

Canada scored in extra time on Sunday to be the first team to punch its ticket to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Three more teams will advance to the ne

Brazil survived Japan at the death, but Germany and Netherlands exited, proving this World Cup has giants without guarantees and reputations without protection.

The drama ratchets up as it's win-or-go-home time for the teams remaining