Journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12) reports the round-of-32 pairings that emerged following last night's World Cup results. Brazil will face Japan, the Netherlands takes on Morocco — who reached the semifinals in the previous tournament — and the United States, the host nation, plays Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The final round-of-32 matchups for the 2026 World Cup have been set following overnight results. As reported by journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12), Brazil will take on Japan in a high-profile clash; the Netherlands, group-stage winners, face a Morocco side that reached the semifinals in the previous tournament; and tournament hosts the United States draw Bosnia and Herzegovina.
These pairings follow a series of group-stage games tracked by The Zioneer in recent days, including Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland and the Netherlands' first-place finish in their group. All three matches mark the start of the knockout phase. No kickoff times or venues have yet been announced for these specific pairings beyond the broader SoFi Stadium assignment for certain games.
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