Opening the round of 16 matches of the 2026 World Cup on June 30th is the match between Brazil and Japan at 00:00.
Selecao entered the knockout stage as a championship candidate, possessing many quality attacking options. Meanwhile, the Asian representative continues to place their faith in a tightly organized playing style and the ability to switch to a fast pace.
At 03:30, the German team will face Paraguay in a promisingly challenging match. Although coach Julian Nagelsmann's team is rated higher thanks to experience and squad depth, Paraguay has shown that they are a very difficult team to beat with a pragmatic playing style and the ability to take advantage of opportunities effectively.
Closing the match day is the confrontation between the Netherlands and Morocco at 08:00. The European representative made a strong impression with the highest scoring efficiency in the group stage, while Morocco continued to show its identity with a disciplined defense and dangerous counter-attacking ability. This is considered one of the most balanced and unpredictable matches in the round of 16.
World Cup 2026 schedule on June 30:
00:00: Brazil vs Japan
03:30: Germany vs Paraguay
08:00: Netherlands vs Morocco
