FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil vs Japan, Germany vs Paraguay, Netherlands vs Morocco - when and where to watch? All you need to know

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its second phase, every team is gearing up for the high-stakes battle ahead. Canada have already booked their place in the Round of 16, setting the stage for another exciting round of fixtures.Monday's schedule promises plenty of excitement, with several heavyweights and dark horses taking the field. Five-time champions Brazil begin the day's action against an improving Japan side in what promises to be a fascinating contest.

Germany, another tournament favourite, will then take on Paraguay as they look to continue their march towards the knockout stage.The last match of the day pits the Netherlands against Morocco in a compelling encounter between two technically strong teams.

With knockout qualification on the line, every team will approach these matches with a do-or-die mindset, leaving no room for error.Brazil vs JapanThe most successful nation in FIFA World Cup history with five titles, Brazil are once again among the favourites, with Neymar spearheading the attack. The Selecao bounced back strongly after being held to a draw by Morocco, silencing any doubts with convincing 3-0 victories over Haiti and Scotland.

Japan have enjoyed an equally impressive campaign. The Blue Samurai head into the Round of 32 with two wins and one draw from their three group-stage matches, and will be eager to continue their dream run against the five-time world champions.

What time will the Brazil vs Japan 2026 FIFA World Cup, round of 32 match start?

Monday, 10:30 pm IST

Where will the Brazil vs Japan 2026 FIFA World Cup, round of 32 match be played?

Houston Stadium, Houston

Brazil vs Japan, Predicted XIs for 2026 FIFA World Cup, round of 32

Brazil Predicted XI: Marquinhos (c), Alisson, Danilo, Gabriel, Douglas Santos, Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Lucas Paquetá, Rayan, Matheus Cunha, Vinícius Júnior.Japan Predicted XI: Takehiro Tomiyasu (c), Zion Suzuki, Kō Itakura, Hiroki Ito, Ritsu Doan, Kaishu Sano, Ao Tanaka, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Ayase Ueda.

Germany vs Paraguay

The second fixture of the day features another football powerhouse. Germany have enjoyed a flawless group-stage campaign, winning all three of their matches in commanding fashion and entering the knockout stage as one of the tournament's strongest sides.Paraguay, meanwhile, had a mixed group-stage campaign, recording one win, one draw and one defeat. They will head into the Round of 32 hoping to produce an upset and keep their World Cup dream alive.

What time will the Germany vs Paraguay 2026 FIFA World Cup, round of 32 match start?

Tuesday, 2:00 am IST

Where will the Germany vs Paraguay 2026 FIFA World Cup, round of 32 match be played?

Boston Stadium, Foxborough

Germany vs Paraguay, Predicted XIs for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Germany Predicted XI: Manuel Neuer (c), Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rüdiger, Jonathan Tah, David Raum, Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlović, Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz.Paraguay Predicted XI: Fabián Balbuena (c), Carlos Gill, Juan Cáceres, Gustavo Velázquez, Santiago Arzamendia, Andrés Cubas, Matías Galarza, Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso, Alejandro Romero Gamarra, Gabriel Ávalos.

Netherlands vs Morocco

The Netherlands have made a strong impression so far, registering two wins and one draw in the group stage. Their balanced performances have made them one of the teams to watch heading into the knockout rounds.Morocco have also been impressive from the outset. They held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their opening match before winning their next two group-stage fixtures, carrying strong momentum into the clash with the Dutch.

What time will the Netherlands vs Morocco 2026 FIFA World Cup, round of 32 match start?

Tuesday, 6:30 pm IST

Where will the Netherlands vs Morocco 2026 FIFA World Cup, round of 32 match be played?

Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe

Netherlands vs Morocco, Predicted XIs for 2026 FIFA World Cup, round of 32

Netherlands Predicted XI: Virgil van Dijk (c), Bart Verbruggen, Denzel Dumfries, Jan Paul van Hecke,, Micky van de Ven, Ryan Gravenberch, Frenkie de Jong, Tijjani Reijnders, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo.Morocco Predicted XI: Achraf Hakimi (c), Yassine Bounou, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Noussair Mazraoui, Neil El Aynaoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Brahim Diaz, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari.

Where to watch today's matches?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be streamed live on the ZEE5 website and application and will be telecast live on the following channels: Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD. Fans in India can watch the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on these platforms.