Following yesterday’s round of matches, the World Cup knockout bracket has taken shape with three clear matchups now confirmed.
It was already known before that stage that South Africa and Canada would face each other, a pairing many experts considered fortunate—though it remains unclear for which side. Yesterday, two more ties were set: Netherlands versus Morocco, and Brazil against Japan. These encounters carry far greater weight.
All four teams have demonstrated high-quality, compelling football during the group stage, each earning their place in the next round. Yet, only one side can advance from each game. Predicting the winner between the Netherlands and Morocco is particularly challenging, as both teams appear evenly matched. Meanwhile, Japan seem the underdogs against Brazil, though some forecasts suggest they could pull off the tournament’s biggest upset by eliminating the Seleção…
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