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.
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Koeman defends defensive approach after Netherlands exit World Cup
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 30 : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said they went with a more defensive approach against Morocco to give them a better chance of winning rather than out of any fear of their opponents, after his side were eliminated from the World Cup on Monday.
Piala Dunia: Gawang Jerman Kebobolan Terus Selepas Final 2014
Timnas Jerman terakhir kali mencatatkan clean sheet di Piala Dunia pada final 2014. Gawang Die Mannschaft selanjutnya jadi mangsa empuk lawan.
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
FOXBOROUGH, Massachussets, June 29 : Paraguay stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties on Monday to advance to the World Cup round of 16 in one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history, after the teams were tied 1-1 over 120 minutes.
Paraguay knock Germany out of World Cup on penalties in major upset
FOXBOROUGH, Massachussets, June 29 : Paraguay stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties on Monday to advance to the World Cup round of 16 in one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history, after the teams were tied 1-1 over 120 minutes.
Weaknesses hard to find in France defence, says Sweden coach Potter
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 29 : Sweden will need to produce the performance of a lifetime to topple World Cup powerhouses France in their round-of-32 clash, coach Graham Potter said on Monday, as his young outfit prepare to face a side with "quality all over".
Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock
FOXBOROUGH, United States: Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday. It marks the first time that Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup. Julio Enciso headed Paraguay into a shock lead before half-time, but Kai Havertz levelled for Germany on 54 minutes with his third goal of the tournament. Jonathan Tah saw a goal disallowed after a VAR review in extra time, before Paraguay held on to shock Germany in a wild, nerve-jangling shootout as the momentum swung back and forth. Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill saved from Havertz and Nick Woltemade, but his teammates blew two chances to win it before Jose Canale blasted in the winning spot-kick after Tah had blazed his effort over the bar. It marked another premature exit for Germany who were playing in their first knockout-stage appearance since winning the 2014 World Cup. Paraguay celebrated arguably their greatest win at the tournament, but they face the daunting prospect of running into an in-form France next should Les Bleus beat Sweden. Julian Nagelsmann handed Deniz Undav his first start of the tournament, after the Stuttgart striker scored three times in the opening two games as a substitute. He came in for Jamal Musiala as Nathaniel Brown returned at left-back, having missed the Ecuador loss as a precaution due to a minor injury. Miguel Almiron was recalled by Paraguay following a one-match ban after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules. Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro had urged his players to grasp the opportunity of a lifetime, and they came close to scoring
Substitutes shine as World Cup group stage delivers goal feast
MIAMI, June 29 : The 2026 World Cup group stage has served up a smorgasbord of goals, with substitutes proving to be the tournament's unlikely stars while keepers have an increasing role in starting moves, FIFA's Technical Study Group showed after 72 group matches.