Playing tomorrow
World Cup Mon 29 Jun 2026 | 17:00 UTC
Brazil vs Japan
The knockout stage of the World Cup arrives in Houston with a high-stakes showdown as Brazil and Japan clash in the Round of 32.
Both nations navigated their groups with purpose and now face a direct elimination path where only one can advance to meet the winner of Ivory Coast versus Norway.
For Brazil, this match is about reasserting their status as a global powerhouse after a group phase that saw them finish top of their section, despite a pulsating 1-1 draw against Morocco that reminded them of the need for a constant defensive focus.
Japan, having finished second in Group F, approaches this test with the confidence of an unbeaten side that showed immense character to fight back from deficits against the Netherlands and kept their undefeated status against Sweden, alongside a dominant 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia. [More...]
Played yesterday
World Cup Sat 27 Jun 2026 | 21:00 UTC
Panama 0:2 England
England wrapped up their group stage campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Panama, securing their position at the summit of Group L.
Panama entered their final fixture with nothing but pride left to play for, aiming to secure a historic first point and find the back of the net for the first time in the tournament.
England treated this encounter with absolute seriousness, knowing a victory would guarantee their spot in the next round. [More...]
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