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World Cup Shocker: Germany Ousted by Paraguay!
30 Jun
Summary
- Brazil secured a 2-1 victory with a 95th-minute goal.
- Paraguay upset Germany in a penalty shootout.
- Morocco advanced after a dramatic late comeback.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's Round of 32 delivered intense drama on Day 19, as Brazil, Paraguay, and Morocco secured their places in the Round of 16. Brazil faced a significant challenge from Japan, ultimately clinching a narrow 2-1 victory with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the decisive goal in the 95th minute. The match had been tied after Casemiro's equalizer, but Martinelli's late strike broke Japanese hearts.
Paraguay produced the tournament's most significant upset by eliminating Germany. Following a 1-1 draw, Paraguay triumphed 4-3 in a penalty shootout, handing the four-time champions their earliest exit in tournament history. Goalkeeper Orlando Gill was instrumental with two crucial saves.
Morocco also staged a dramatic comeback against the Netherlands. Issa Diop's stoppage-time equalizer leveled the score at 1-1 after Cody Gakpo had opened the scoring. Morocco then secured their advancement by winning the penalty shootout 3-2, thanks to Yassine Bounou's goalkeeping and Ismael Saibari's winning penalty.
Looking ahead to Day 20, Côte d'Ivoire is scheduled to play Norway at 10:30 pm IST.
