Germany dumped out of World Cup by Paraguay on penalties - ESPN
Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah missed crucial penalties as four-time winners Germany were eliminated from the World Cup in a shootout by No. 34-ranked Paraguay on Monday.
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Gabriel Martinelli's 96th-minute goal rescues Brazil from Japan upset in World Cup Round of 32
Jonathan Bornstein tells Dan Dakich about the potential impact of the USMNT advancing to the World Cup semifinals.
Canada to face Morocco in Round of 16 at FIFA World Cup
Canada will face Morocco in the Round of 16 at the World Cup after the North African giants defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in penalty kicks on Monday in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Morocco survive penalty drama to down Netherlands and reach Round of 16
RIYADH: Few would argue the match between the Netherlands and Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 resembled anything but an early semifinal clash. Two top sides battled it out in Monterrey to conclude the day, with Morocco holding the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw after extra time before winning 3-2 on penalties.
Police, firefighters proudly wear World Cup badges as they provide security
INGLEWOOD, California, June 29 : Police and firefighters providing public safety at the World Cup are proudly wearing special gold badges on their uniforms, embracing the global event and their place in it.
Son apologises after South Korea's early World Cup exit, urges fans to support team
VANCOUVER, June 29 : South Korea captain Son Heung-min apologised to fans on Monday after the team's group-stage exit from the World Cup and urged them to support the players rather than criticise them following the campaign.
Son apologises to fans after South Korea's early World Cup exit; coach Hong jeered on return home
SEOUL: South Korea's captain Son Heung-min issued an apology on Tuesday (Jun 30) to fans after the squad's stunning World Cup first-round elimination, a reality he said was "not easy to accept".
Canada now truly a soccer country, says record goal-scorer Sinclair
VANCOUVER, June 29 : Canada needed a stoppage-time goal from Stephen Eustaquio to beat South Africa and make it through to the last 16 at the World Cup, but they got an early vote of confidence from Christine Sinclair, the country's greatest-ever player, who never doubted that they would progress.