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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Dutch hearts broken as they go down on penalties to Morocco
Morocco progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup in a thrilling penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands after the sides drew 1-1 in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Morocco advance in World Cup after penalty shootout win over the Netherlands
MONTERREY, Mexico: Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties on Monday (Jun 29) to reach the World Cup last 16 after their round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a meeting with co-hosts Canada.
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.
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.
In Brazil, a World Cup clash pits homeland against home for vast Japanese community
SAO PAULO: Alan Saito decided to wear both his Brazil and Japan jerseys to watch the World Cup showdown on Monday (Jun 29) between the country where his grandparents came from and his own. The Japan jersey came on top, but he had yellow-and-green face paint, too.
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.