- Five-time champions Brazil , who topped Group C, will face Japan , Group F runners-up and dark horses, in the first knockout match at 6pm BST (1pm ET) , a rematch of their encounter at the 2006 World Cup encounter.
- Four-time champions Germany, having navigated their group stage with trademark efficiency, are scheduled to play Paraguay, who scraped through as one of the best third-placed teams, at 9.30pm BST (4.30pm ET) .
- The Netherlands , three-time World Cup runners-up, will conclude the day's fixtures against Morocco , who are eager to replicate their historic 2022 semi-final run. The game kicks off at 2am Tuesday BST (9pm Monday ET).
- Brazil enters their match against Japan in good form after comfortable group stage victories and a draw, while Japan impressed with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia, showcasing their tactical discipline and strong counter-attacks.
- Germany are heavily favoured to progress against Paraguay, who will rely on defensive strength, while the Netherlands will look to dictate tempo and control possession against Morocco's passionate support, defensive solidity and fast transitions.
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