Paraguay Shock Germany on Penalties, Brazil Survive Japan — Round of 32 Day 3: France, Norway, Mexico in Action

The Shock of the Tournament: Paraguay 1(4) — 1(3) Germany

Nobody saw this coming.

Germany and Paraguay engaged in a 120-plus minute thriller that ended 1-1 before a penalty shootout. The Paraguayans then pulled off an all-time stunner, with several saves from goalkeeper Orlando Gill and José Canale sealing things with the decisive kick from the spot.

Germany — the team that opened the tournament with a 7-1 demolition of Curaçao, the team that was supposed to be writing a redemption story — are out. Eliminated by Paraguay in a penalty shootout in Foxborough, Massachusetts. It is one of the greatest upsets in World Cup knockout history.

For the white Germany jersey, this is the end of the road at the 2026 tournament. But a jersey worn through the group stage's most impressive performance — nine goals, a 7-1 win, a nation's belief restored — remains one worth owning. The Germany shirt does not lose its value because of a penalty shootout.

For Paraguay's red and white stripes, the story is just beginning.

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Brazil 2–1 Japan: Stoppage Time Drama in Houston

Japan got things started early with a 29th-minute goal from Kaishu Sano, but Brazil's Casemiro pulled the Seleção level just after half. Then Gabriel Martinelli delivered the winner in stoppage time to send Brazil through to the next round.

Brazil were rattled. Japan were brilliant. Brazil avoided a World Cup shock with a late win against Japan to reach the Round of 16. The five-time champions needed a 90th-minute winner to survive — and they got it, but only just.

Brazil face the winner of Ivory Coast vs Norway in the Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium on July 5. The canary yellow jersey lives on — but the Seleção need a better performance next time out.

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Netherlands vs Morocco: Tonight's Match of the Day

Netherlands vs Morocco kicked off at 9pm ET last night at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico — and the result was still pending at time of publication. This is the match of the Round of 32. Morocco qualified in second place in Group C and will face Netherlands, who defeated Tunisia in the final matchweek to win Group F. Three Dutch-born players — Sofyan Amrabat, Anass Salah-Eddine and Noussair Mazraoui — line up against the nation where they were born.

Check back for the result — and expect the winner's jersey to be one of the most searched items on the internet within minutes of the final whistle.

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Today's Three Matches — June 30

🇨🇮 Ivory Coast vs 🇳🇴 Norway · 1pm ET · AT&T Stadium, Dallas

Norway rotated heavily for their loss to France and settled for second place in Group I. They will now head to Dallas to face Yan Diomande and Ivory Coast.

Norway arrive at this match having rested their key players — including Haaland — in the final group game. Fresh legs, a point to prove, and the Golden Boot race with Messi still very much alive. Haaland with four goals in two games before the rest. Ivory Coast, meanwhile, are one of the tournament's most underrated sides — physical, fast, and dangerous on the counter.

This is the match that decides who faces Brazil in the Round of 16. The winner meets the Seleção at MetLife Stadium on July 5.

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🇫🇷 France vs 🇸🇪 Sweden · 5pm ET · MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

France won Group I and looked convincing in doing so, taking all nine points available and finishing with a plus-eight goal differential. They will take on Sweden in the Round of 32.

France against Sweden. Mbappé — four goals, the tournament's in-form player — against a Swedish side that has been one of the quiet revelations of the group stage. Sweden's 5-1 demolition of Tunisia in the opener was one of the tournament's most emphatic results. Despite finishing third in Group F, Sweden are safely through to the knockout rounds with four points.

The deep navy France jersey has been one of the tournament's most visible kits. Mbappé's form makes it one of the most coveted. If France win today — which most expect — that demand only grows.

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🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇪🇨 Ecuador · 9pm ET · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

The loudest match of the Round of 32. 87,000 fans inside the Azteca. Mexico, perfect in the group stage with three wins and three clean sheets. Ecuador, who produced one of the round's biggest results — a 2-1 win over Germany that sent Die Mannschaft into the last 32 rather than directly out.

Ecuador's 2-1 upset of Germany wasn't enough to move into the top two, but Ecuador finished third and will advance as one of the tournament's best third-place teams. It plays Mexico on Tuesday in Mexico City.

Mexico are the favourites. But Ecuador have already beaten Germany. The Azteca will be rocking — and the green Mexico jersey will be everywhere.

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Round of 32 Results — Full Picture

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Jersey Verdict After Two Days

The knockout stage has already rewritten the jersey market. Germany — one of the tournament's best sellers — are out, and their jersey becomes an immediate collector's piece. Paraguay — barely on anyone's radar — are suddenly one of the most searched kits in the tournament.

Brazil survive, so the canary yellow stays alive — though the performance has raised questions. And today's three matches will produce three more jersey stories by midnight.

The lesson of the last 48 hours: in knockout football, you never know whose jersey you'll want to own tomorrow. Buy before the results come in.

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Published: June 30, 2026. Netherlands vs Morocco result pending — article will be updated. Today's matches: Ivory Coast vs Norway (1pm ET), France vs Sweden (5pm ET), Mexico vs Ecuador (9pm ET).