Paraguay Upsets Germany, Brazil and Morocco Advance in 2026 World Cup Round of 32
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 continued overnight with three thrilling matches that produced surprising outcomes. Brazil secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Japan thanks to a last-minute goal by Gabriel Martinelli in the 92nd minute, keeping their hopes alive for a sixth World Cup title.
In the biggest shock of the tournament so far, Paraguay eliminated Germany in a penalty shootout 4-3 after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Paraguay's win sent the four-time World Cup champions home earlier than expected.
The final match saw Morocco defeat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, knocking out the Dutch team coached by Ronald Koeman. Morocco's Isa Diop scored a late equalizer in the 92nd minute, and despite multiple missed penalties on both sides, Morocco prevailed and will face Canada in the Round of 16. Both Morocco and the Netherlands entered the tournament undefeated and ranked among the world's top ten teams, making this a highly anticipated and intense encounter.
These results highlight the unpredictability of the 2026 World Cup, with traditional powerhouses like Germany and the Netherlands exiting early, while teams like Paraguay and Morocco advance further than expected.
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