The group stage is behind us and now the cruelest part of the tournament begins: win or go home. This Monday, June 29, the FIFA World Cup 2026 offers two high caliber crossovers in the 16th finalboth with transmission TOTALLY FREE on TV Azteca Deportes.

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The encounters that you can follow through the Azteca signal will be Germany vs Paraguay and Netherlands vs Moroccofour teams with completely different styles and with enough arguments to dream of the round of 16.

Germany vs Paraguay: test of character for the Germans

Germany arrives with doubts despite having finished as the leader of Group E. Their tournament began with a brutal 7-1 win over Curacao, but then the panorama changed. He suffered to come back against Ivory Coast and closed the group stage with a surprise defeat against Ecuador.

That closure set off alarms around the team. Julian Nagelsmannespecially due to certain defensive weaknesses and specific errors by Manuel Neuer.

Paraguay, for its part, arrives as one of the best third parties and with the characteristic seal of Gustavo Alfaro: order, tactical discipline and a lot of sacrifice. It doesn’t dazzle, but it competes. And that in direct elimination is worth gold.

On paper Germany starts as favoritebut the Guarani have already shown that they can turn any match into an uncomfortable battle.

Time: 2:30 PM (Central Mexico Time)

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Netherlands vs Morocco: one of the most attractive crossovers

If there is a match that promises total intensity, it is this one. Netherlands was one of the strongest teams of the group stage in attack, scoring 10 goals in three gameswith Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo on.

However, defensively he continues to leave spaces. That’s where it appears Moroccoa selection that combines power physics, speed and a lot of danger on the counterattack. The Africans arrive strengthened after a great group stage and with figures like Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari and Bounou.

Furthermore, let’s not forget that Morocco already knows what it is to compete in large venues after its historic performance in Qatar 2022.

Time: 7:00 PM (Central Mexico Time)

Where to watch LIVE and FREE?

You will be able to enjoy both meetings TOTALLY LIVE and FREE on TV Azteca Deportesthrough Azteca Siete, the Azteca Deportes App, aztecadeportes.com and Azteca Deportes Network, with the best sports broadcasting team in the country.