World Cup Round of 32 DFS Picks: June 29 Slate (Brazil, Germany, Netherlands)

Three Round of 32 matches are on the board today and this is the biggest DFS soccer slate of the week. Brazil vs. Japan kicks at 1 p.m. ET in Houston. Germany vs. Paraguay goes at 4:30 p.m. ET in Foxborough. Netherlands vs. Morocco closes the night at 9 p.m. ET in Monterrey. None of these games have been played yet as of this morning. Every pick here is forward-looking. Here's how to build.

Quick Note on Wanna vs. Salary-Cap DFS

Most World Cup DFS content you'll find today is written for DraftKings or FanDuel, where you're squeezing eight players under a salary cap and fighting against roster construction constraints. Wanna Parlay works differently. It's a pick'em format: you select individual player props and game outcomes, combine them into a parlay, and compete on a leaderboard. No salary math. No positional requirements. You're just picking the right players and the right games, which is exactly what this article helps you do.

Game 1: Brazil vs. Japan (1 p.m. ET, Houston)

Brazil is the most dominant team left in this tournament. They topped Group C and scored with ease against Scotland, with Vinicius Jr. netting twice in that win. Over four group stage games, Vinicius Jr. has four goals total. He's the chalk play here and he's the right chalk play. Vinicius Jr. (Brazil). Pick him for a goal or assist prop. Japan has a disciplined defensive block and will try to sit deep in a 3-4-2-1, but Vinicius attacks space on the left and is already one of the most dangerous players left in the tournament. He's quick, he drives at defenders, and he finishes. Japan conceded four goals across their five most recent games. Brazil's attacking output in a knockout match with Ancelotti pushing for control is a favorable spot for Vinicius to produce. This is your safest individual prop of the day. The Japan angle. Japan are not here to roll over. They drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in the group stage, which proved they can hang with elite teams. Under Hajime Moriyasu, Japan prioritizes coordinated defensive containment and counter-attacks through their faster midfielders. Fade the Japan goal output but respect that this match might stay closer than the public expects through halftime.

Game 2: Germany vs. Paraguay (4:30 p.m. ET, Foxborough)

Germany opened with a 7-1 win over Curacao, then beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in stoppage time. Their attack is functional, their press is relentless, and they have Florian Wirtz operating at a high level. Florian Wirtz (Germany). He picked up two assists in the group stage and covered 32.35 km across those three matches. That distance number tells you his involvement: he is everywhere. Wirtz creates for others and gets into dangerous positions himself. He had a goal ruled out for offside against Ghana, which means he's finding the right areas. Germany are 54.7% favorites here. Paraguay qualified as one of the eight best third-place teams with a goal difference of -2 and only a 0-0 draw against Australia getting them through. Germany should control this match. Wirtz prop for a goal or assist is the play. Paraguay. Fade. Their group stage run was survival mode. They are in a knockout game against Germany in Foxborough on less than two days of rest. There's no compelling prop play on Paraguay's attack right now.

Game 3: Netherlands vs. Morocco (9 p.m. ET, Monterrey)

This is the most contested match on the slate and the contrarian GPP angle. The Netherlands are slight favorites, but markets price them at 46% to win, with a 31% draw probability and 25% for Morocco. That's effectively a coin flip with a 31% chance of extra time. Morocco went unbeaten through the group stage, drew Brazil 1-1 before beating Scotland and Haiti. Ismael Saibari and Brahim Diaz are quality threats in transition. Morocco carry a 32-game unbeaten streak into this fixture and their defensive organization is the best of any African side left. The contrarian play. If the public is building around Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey, Morocco frustrating the Dutch is the GPP angle worth a small parlay leg. A Morocco goal prop on Saibari or Diaz, combined with a "Netherlands win" leg if you want Dutch exposure but with reduced chalk ownership, is how you separate in a tournament contest. The chalk play. If you want Netherlands, Gakpo is the target. He has a direct role in their best attacking sequences and their 5-1 win over Sweden in the group stage showed they can turn on the offensive output when the pressure drops. But know the risk: Morocco will not open up easily.

Build It Now

Three matches. Two safe chalk plays: Vinicius Jr. in Houston, Wirtz in Foxborough. One live GPP angle in Monterrey. Brazil and Germany are both heavy favorites; Netherlands vs. Morocco is the matchup that rewards research over public lean. Open Wanna Parlay, hit the AI Parlay Generator, and get your picks in before Brazil kicks at 1 p.m. ET. That first lock window closes fast. Sign up with code LIVE and receive a 100% deposit match up to $250. Real-money contests available in 26 US states. Free-to-play contests available in all 50 states and DC. See wanna.com for full state eligibility.