Canada’s 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday marked the debut of the longest, most challenging knockout stage in FIFA World Cup history. The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 is set to intensify on Monday, June 29, with a trio of Round of 32 games in Houston, Boston, and Monterrey.
Today’s World Cup schedule brings us Brazil-Japan at 1 p.m. ET, Germany-Paraguay at 4:30 p.m. ET, and Netherlands-Morocco at 9 p.m. ET, all on FOX and Telemundo.
Contrary to critics’ fears about the expanded 2026 World Cup, no matchup’s outcome feels like a sure thing. Today’s knockout matches aren’t mismatched in the slightest. Brazil must deal with the passion of Japan’s Samurai Blue. Germany faces improving Paraguay, prior to tonight’s Morocco-Holland clash.
Below, we’ll break down our top World Cup predictions today in every Round of 32 match for PrizePicks, including winners and total goals.
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2026 World Cup Games Today: Predictions, Schedule, Spreads, Over/Unders – Monday, June 29
Before jumping into today’s World Cup match predictions, let’s glance at the full schedule for the Round of 32 on Monday, June 29 — the first day with multiple Round of 32 games, including winner payouts, spread, and totals for each match via PrizePicks.
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Brazil vs. Japan: Round of 32
How to watch Brazil vs. Japan: FOX (English) / Telemundo (Spanish)
Kickoff Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: NRG Stadium (Houston Stadium), Houston, Texas
Winner Payout: Brazil 1.66x - Tie 3.44x - Japan 4.56x
Spread: Brazil -1.5 (2.94x)
Total Goals: Over 2.5 (2x) - Under 2.5 (1.75x)
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Germany vs. Paraguay: Round of 32
How to watch Germany vs. Paraguay: FOX (English) / Telemundo (Spanish)
Kickoff Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Gillette Stadium (Boston Stadium), Foxborough, Massachusetts
Winner Payout: Germany 1.29x - Tie 4.76x Paraguay 8.33x
Spread: Germany -1.5 (1.96x)
Total Goals: Over 2.5 (1.66x) - Under 2.5 (2.12x)
Netherlands vs. Morocco: Round of 32
How to watch Netherlands vs. Morocco: FOX (English) / Telemundo (Spanish)
Kickoff Time: 9 p.m. ET
Venue: Estadio BBVA (Estadio Monterrey), Guadalupe, Mexico
Winner Payout: Netherlands 2.17x - Tie 2.85x - Morocco 3.33x
Spread: Netherlands -1.5 (4.34x)
Total Goals: Over 2.5 (2.12x) - Under 2.5 (1.66x)
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With each fixture laid out for today’s knockout stage action at World Cup 2026, it’s time to highlight our World Cup predictions for Monday, June 29. Who will advance to the World Cup’s Round of 16?
Brazil vs. Japan Prediction on Spread for World Cup Round of 32
Before making World Cup 2026 predictions on PrizePicks, take a closer look at Brazil and Japan’s intriguing Round-of-32 matchup in Houston.
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Little Canary put up big numbers in the group stage, Real Madrid LW Vini Jr. is contending in the Golden Boot race with 4 tallies, taking advantage of Neymar’s absence. Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 before ledgering identical 2-1-0 records in the group; Morocco kept Brazil on their heels for the better part of the first half.
However, Brazil won Group C on goal differential, earning what was supposed to be a favorable knockout seeding. But that didn’t help Brazil avoid a tough draw in the Round of 32.
Japan arrives in Houston unbeaten despite a difficult Group F draw of Netherlands, Sweden, and Tunisia. Samurai Blue forward Ayase Ueda scored 2 goals in Japan’s 4-0 win over Tunisia on Matchday 2. He operates as a true striker in Japan’s flexible shape.
Those hoping to strike gold on Japan as an underdog may be surprised to find a generous spread payout on Brazil, offering payouts of 2.94x, if Brazil prevails by more than (-1.5) goals.
Neymar’s absence from Brazil’s lineups has impacted predictions, yet very few fans will be shocked if Brazil romps with Neymar back in the Lineup.
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Germany vs. Paraguay Prediction on Team Total for World Cup Round of 32
Here are some key stats and trends for Germany vs. Paraguay to review before making your World Cup 2026 predictions on PrizePicks.
Germany’s 1.29x payout to beat Paraguay (via PrizePicks) is tuned to Germany’s dominance in the group stage, making them a heavy favorite. However, consider that Paraguay — the clear underdog with an 8.33x payout — has been trending up since Matchday 1’s dreadful loss to the UNMNT, while Germany has cooled off.
German defender Nico Schlotterbeck bagged the winner in Germany’s 7-1 debut win over Curaçao. Since then, Schlotterbeck has left the lineup with an ankle injury and will miss the rest tournament.
Kai Havertz, who tallied a brace in that game, has since been surpassed on the stat sheet by Germany’s less-heralded Deniz Undav, who has yet to start a World Cup match for the Germans.
Paraguay’s defense may pose a challenge for Nationalelf’s attack, having earned 2 straight clean sheets prior to today.
Paraguay could grow tired in the second half, though, given Germany’s great pace on the pitch. Germany is ranked first at the 2026 World Cup with 6.37 km/hr average speed, also ranking first with 1,518 sprints. Paraguay could struggle to stave off a blowout, having had so many issues defending the quick-paced USMNT, which led the group stage in total sprint distance, per FIFA.
Potential wins on Germany’s “Team Totals” do pose a place to make predictions today, with totals up to 3.5, as Nationalelf could wear down Los Guaraníes even more than USA did. Germany scored 10 total goals in the group stage, though seven of those came in one match.
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Netherlands vs. Morocco Prediction on Over/Under for World Cup Round of 32
Let’s dig into the Netherlands vs. Morocco stats, injuries, and discipline trends for the final match today, at 9 p.m. ET, before making your World Cup 2026 predictions on PrizePicks. This may be a game to look toward the over/under total goals.
Netherlands vs. Morocco is the date’s tightest matchup, according to PrizePicks, which offers comparable payouts on the mildly favored Dutch and slight-underdog Moroccans.
Each team had an impressive group stage, as Morocco scored 6 times, including a 1-1 debut draw with Brazil, and Netherlands scored a whopping 10 times to finish first in Group F.
Netherlands is arguably getting the worst knockout draw for a group winner. Morocco is solid and disciplined without the football, earning just 2 yellow cards to the Netherlands’ 3 in spite of being involved in 76 fouls to Holland’s 54 during the group stage.
Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey have led the Netherlands offense, both looking to be in form as the group stage game to a close, combining for 5 goals, while Denzel Gumfries and Ryan Gravenberch have serviced 2 assists.
Despite both offenses impressing in the group stage, familiarity may mint a cautious, anxious match and an under-total outcome in Monterrey. Morocco’s team features 3 players who were born in Holland, per Reuters. The Atlas Lions’ scoring leader Ismael Saibari plays at PSV Eindhoven. The Dutch will focus on defense — which has served them well so far — before trying to recreate group-stage goals.
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World Cup experts had predicted a round of boring blowouts in the expanded knockout stage. Instead, the Round of 32 is filled with powerhouse pairings and upset potential across the board.
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