Koeman: Early knockout tie between Netherlands and Morocco a shame
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman believes it is “a shame” their knockout clash against Morocco is taking place in the round of 32. The two face off at Estadio Monterrey after Netherlands topped Group F with victory over Tunisia, while Morocco…
Prediction: Germany vs Paraguay – SoccerNews
Germany and Paraguay will meet at Gillette Stadium on Monday afternoon, as both nations compete for a place in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Germany topped Group E despite losing its final group match to Ecuador, while…
Man Utd’s Ugarte suffers ‘most serious injury a footballer can face’
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte insists he will be back stronger after “suffering the most serious injury a footballer can face”. The 25-year-old suffered a knee ligament injury, confirmed by United on Sunday, during Uruguay’s World Cup group-stage match against…
Marsch hungry for giant-killing after leading Canada to historic World Cup win
Jesse Marsch is delighted that his Canada team will get the chance to “go after a giant” next, following their historic win over South Africa in the World Cup round of 32. Captain Stephen Eustaquio scored a brilliant winning goal…
Neymar can ‘shut the mouths’ of his critics at World Cup, says Brazil icon Ronaldo
Neymar remains the best match-winner in Brazil’s squad and can “shut the mouths” of his critics by carrying them through the knockout stages of the World Cup. That is the belief of the Selecao’s former World Cup-winning striker Ronaldo Nazario,…
Knee ligament injury confirmed for Ugarte
Uruguay and Manchester United have confirmed Manuel Ugarte has sustained a knee ligament injury, though the extent of his lay-off is not yet clear. Ugarte had to be taken off during Uruguay’s 1-0 loss to Spain on Friday. That defeat…
Five Biggest Impressions After the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage
The first and most striking impression from the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is simple: this is a fundamentally different tournament. With 48 teams, 12 groups, and a new Round of 32, the scale alone has reshaped the competition….
Brazil vs Japan 7/1 Bet Builder Tips
With all eyes falling on Houston on Monday night, Brazil will meet Japan as the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 officially gets underway. Roaring their way to the knockout stage this summer and not really having to get out…
Prediction: Brazil vs Japan – SoccerNews
A fixture set to capture global attention, Brazil and Japan meet in one of the standout ties of the World Cup’s round of 32 on Monday evening at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Group C winners take on the runners-up…
Prediction: Brazil vs Japan | SoccerNews
Two camps who will get their respective World Cup knockout stage adventures underway on Monday night, Brazil will meet Japan in Houston. With the 2026 World Cup knockout stage now getting underway, there are a host of eye-catching betting promotions…