The Round of 32 began yesterday in Los Angeles between co-hosts Canada and South Africa. Canada needed a 92nd minute goal to send the South Africans out of the 2026 World Cup.

Canada are the first team into the Round of 16. They would play the winner between Netherlands and Morocco. Progression to the round of 16 is similar to qualifying from the group stage in previous World Cup edition. This is the first time Canada will be in the last 16.

Today, Brazil take on Japan in Houston, Germany & Kai Havertz play Paraguay in Boston while the Netherlands play Morocco in Monterrey, Mexico.

Predictions: Brazil 2-1 Japan, Germany 3-0 Paraguay, Netherlands 2-2 Morocco. I am not sure who would progress via penalties – I pray it is Morocco.

Odd Stat: Canada’s Alphonso Davies is the 1,000th player to make an appearance at the 2026 World Cup. 999 players made appearances in the group stages.

Which 3 teams will go home today?