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Netherlands-Morocco, Brazil-Japan and Canada History

Chris Horwedel June 29, 2026

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This week on The Underdog World Cup Show:

On this episode of The Underdog World Cup Show, Chris Horwedel recaps the opening match of the Round of 32 and previews a major knockout-stage slate. The show starts with Canada making men’s World Cup history, beating South Africa in Los Angeles on a late Stephen Eustáquio goal to reach the last 16 for the first time ever. Chris breaks down the tension of the match, Jesse Marsch’s historic moment, Alphonso Davies’ return from injury, and South Africa’s impressive run under Hugo Broos.

The episode then previews Brazil vs. Japan in Houston, with Brazil entering the knockout stage after winning Group C behind Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha, and Bruno Guimarães. Japan’s unbeaten group-stage run, pressing structure, Zion Suzuki’s goalkeeping, and the absence of Takefusa Kubo help frame one of the day’s most intriguing matchups.

Germany vs. Paraguay follows, as Chris looks at Germany’s explosive attack, Julian Nagelsmann’s pressure, Deniz Undav’s role, and the creative expectations around Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz. Paraguay’s defensive structure, Miguel Almirón’s transition threat, Julio Enciso’s creativity, and Gustavo Gómez’s leadership make them a potentially uncomfortable opponent.

The show closes with Netherlands vs. Morocco in Monterrey, the game of the day. Chris breaks down the Netherlands’ Group F win, Brian Brobbey’s scoring form, Cody Gakpo’s danger, Virgil van Dijk’s leadership, and Morocco’s unbeaten run behind Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari, Brahim Díaz, and Ayyoub Bouaddi. With odds from oddsmakers framing a tight knockout match, the episode sets up a day where Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, and Morocco all face real Round of 32 pressure.

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Chris Horwedel

A lifelong sports fan who created NFL Draft Blitz all the way back in 1999. Chris founded Deep(ish) Thoughts in July of 2015 and that evolved into Underdog Sports in September of 2017. In his spare time, he enjoys watching Philadelphia sports teams, especially his beloved 76ers. #TrustTheProcess is a way of life.

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