AF WC Roundup: Breaking! Netherlands and Germany OUT on penalty the same day, Brazil late comeback

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Match Highlight

Brazil 2-1 Japan: Martinelli the savior of A Seleção at the ultimate 95TH MINUTE

Gabriel Martinelli's 96th-minute winner saw Brazil dramatically come from behind to advance to the World Cup last 16 and cruelly deny Japan a first-ever knockout stage win in the competition.

Germany 1-1 Paraguay( 3-4 on PEN): Miracle & history maker Paraguay qualify to the next round

Germany crashed out of the World Cup as Paraguay pulled off a stunning upset with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory after a dramatic 1-1 draw at Boston Stadium.

Netherlands 1-1 Morocco(2-3 on PEN): Dutch exit in R32, marking 3rd straight shootout heartbreak.

Yassine Bounou was the hero for Morocco as they defeated Netherlands 3-2 on penalties in the World Cup round of 32, after the tie finished 1-1 after extra time.

Key Stats Board

World Cup Round of 32: Cody Gakpo's Poignant Goal Amid Personal Heartbreak

The Netherlands currently lead 1-0 in their World Cup Round of 32 encounter, thanks to a goal from Cody Gakpo. Yet, the atmosphere inside the stadium turned somber immediately after the ball hit the net, as the forward was overcome by profound personal grief.

Guimaraes first Brazilian since Zico to register 4 World Cup assists

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, Brazil came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1, with Guimaraes providing the winning assist. According to statistics, Guimaraes has become the Brazilian player with the most assists in a single FIFA World Cup since Zico in 1982.

2 saves in penalty shootout, Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill is the Player of the Match

Orlando Gill's well performance lifts Paraguay to the next round.

Losing penalty shootout, Germany fail to advance to WC Round of 16 for 3 consecutive times

In the Round of 32, Germany lost the penalty shootout against Paraguay & are eliminated from the match.

Germany lost their 1st ever penalty shootout in WC history with 3 gold attempts missing

In the Round of 32, Germany lost the penalty shootout against Paraguay & are eliminated from the match.

Havertz the 1st to score 5 in his 6 first appearances with Germany at WC since Müller

Havertz's header equalizes for Germany during the Round of 32 against Paraguay. He becomes the first German player after Thomas Müller to score 5 goals in his 6 first World Cup appearances.

Casemiro elected as PotM for Brazil vs Japan with scoring the equalizer

In the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, Brazil staged a 2-1 comeback victory over Japan. Casemiro, who scored the equalizer for Brazil in this game, was named the official Man of the Match.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Man City appoint former Chelsea head coach Maresca as Guardiola's successor

Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager.

Touching scenes: team surrounds Gakpo after goal days after losing his child

In the World Cup round of 32 match against Morocco, Gakpo, who had lost his child just a few days earlier, scored in the second half to give the Netherlands the lead, and all his teammates immediately rushed over to surround him.

OFFICIAL: Nico Paz to stay at Como with Real Madrid retains a unilateral buy-back option for 27–2028

Real Madrid C.F., Como 1907, and Nico Paz have reached an agreement for the player to stay.

Having seen many big scenes, Ancelotti remained calm when Martinelli scored the winning goal

Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in a comeback victory. Interestingly, when Martinelli scored the game-winning goal in the 95th minute, Ancelotti remained calm on the sidelines.

Chelsea attack 'let down' Maresca in bombshell statement as he & City forced to pay up £17MILLION

Manchester City have announced the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the club's successor to Pep Guardiola after agreeing a three-year deal with the Italian - with his former club Chelsea set to land around £17million in compensation.

OFFICIAL: Lewandowski joins Messi and Muller in MLS

Robert Lewandowski has signed for the Chicago Fire, joining Thomas Muller and Lionel Messi in MLS.

How Marcus Rashford is going head-to-head with one of his closest childhood friends

Marcus Rashford could face off against one of his childhood friends when England meet DR Congo in the last-32 of the World Cup on Wednesday.

Man Utd's Ugarte suffers 'most serious injury a footballer can face'

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte insists he will be back stronger after "suffering the most serious injury a footballer can face".

Bournemouth REJECT approach from Arsenal for England's Alex Scott

Bournemouth have rejected an approach from Arsenal for Alex Scott.

Man City transfer briefing: Who Maresca will target, why Ruben Dias, Lewis and Ake could all go,

Enzo Maresca can finally get started on shaping the new Manchester City after being announced as Pep Guardiola's replacement on Monday.

95:00, Martinelli's goal the latest last-minute one in the regular time of WC knockout matches

Gabriel Martinelli’s winner for Brazil sets a new  record.

OFFICIAL: Czech head coach Koubek steps down

OFFICIAL: Czech head coach Koubek steps down

What They Say

Arne Friedrich: Nagelsmann has to face consequences & his time has come to the end

Former German national team player Arne Friedrich talks about Nagelsmann after being eliminated.

Heung-Min Son: I apologize to all citizens and fans, and beg for less excessive criticism

South Korea crashed out of the World Cup group stage and failed to reach the knockout rounds. Team captain Heung-Min Son posted an apology on his personal social media account.

Havertz after being eliminated: I don't think we played bad but something was always missing

Kai Havertz talks about his feeling after losing to Paraguay.

France must 'stay humble' against Sweden, says Deschamps

Didier Deschamps has urged his France side to "stay humble" ahead of their World Cup knockout match against Sweden.

Fixtures of the Day

World Cup Round of 32

Cote d'Ivore vs Norway 2026/06/30 17:00 UTC

France vs Sweden 2026/06/30 21:00 U

Mexico vs Ecuador 2026/07/01 01:00 AM UTC