Day 19 of the World Cup marks the second day of the round of 32, with five-time champion Brazil facing Japan, four-time winner Germany taking on Paraguay and the Netherlands meeting 2022 semifinalist Morocco on Monday.
The winners advance to the round of 16 while the losers are eliminated.
Brazil leans on Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha for its attacking power, and Germany on Deniz Undav and Jamal Musiala. Morocco will have captain Achraf Hakimi leading the defense against a Dutch team looking to win the World Cup for the first time after three losses in previous finals.
The teams from Brazil and Japan line up on the field for the national anthems during the teams’ presentation before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
The teams from Brazil and Japan line up on the field for the national anthems during the teams’ presentation before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
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Japan players arrive for the warm up before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Japan players arrive for the warm up before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Brazil’s fans pose before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, on Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Brazil’s fans pose before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, on Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Japan fans get ready for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japann in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Japan fans get ready for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japann in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
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Brazil’s Vinicius Junior greets a young fan during warmups before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior greets a young fan during warmups before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Japan fans get ready for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japann in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Japan fans get ready for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japann in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
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Japan’s Ritsu Doan (10) cchallenges for the ball with with Brazil’s Douglas Santos (16)during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, on Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Japan’s Ritsu Doan (10) cchallenges for the ball with with Brazil’s Douglas Santos (16)during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, on Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Japan’s Keisuke Goto (9), left, and Japan’s Shogo Taniguchi (3) head for the ball next to Brazil’s Matheus Cunha (9) the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Japan’s Keisuke Goto (9), left, and Japan’s Shogo Taniguchi (3) head for the ball next to Brazil’s Matheus Cunha (9) the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
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Japan’s Daizen Maeda (11) tries to score next to Brazil’s Gabriel Magalhaes (3) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, on Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Japan’s Daizen Maeda (11) tries to score next to Brazil’s Gabriel Magalhaes (3) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, on Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Brazil’s Matheus Cunha (9) reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Brazil’s Matheus Cunha (9) reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
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Japan’s Kaishu Sano (24) scores the opening goal of his team during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Japan’s Kaishu Sano (24) scores the opening goal of his team during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Japan’s Kaishu Sano (24) scores their opening goal past Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker (1) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Japan’s Kaishu Sano (24) scores their opening goal past Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker (1) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Japan’s fans react before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, on Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Japan’s fans react before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, on Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Japan’s Kaishu Sano (24) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Japan’s Kaishu Sano (24) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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