Son apologises for South Korea's World Cup exit

Son Heung-min apologises for South Korea's early World Cup exit and says he will "run to death" for the nation's football fans.

Norway’s ‘Viking Row’ Is a Fan Phenomenon at the World Cup

Seas of red-clad Norwegian supporters are rowing shoulder to shoulder at stadiums, schools, even a nursing home. Not everyone is thrilled.

By Louise Krüger and Lynsey Chutel

Canadian Airlines Boost Texas Flights After Stunning World Cup Win - Bloomberg.com

Canadian Airlines Boost Texas Flights After Stunning World Cup Win  Bloomberg.com

Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World Cup

Paraguay will face either France or Sweden in the last 16, who play on Tuesday.

Every World Cup needs a cult hero: 2026 has given us touchline dreamboat Sebastián Beccacece

The Ecuador manager is a beautifully manicured buzz of energy with Bolivarian liberation in his heart. The tournament is all the better for him An underrated pleasure for spectators at every World Cup is observing the managers. If club football, an increasingly regimented domain of set pieces and systems, is all about structure, international soccer is much more a matter of style – and at this tournament, the theatrics of the sport’s touchline strutters have been rich with emotion and figurat...

By Aaron Timms

At the World Cup, the media has set up a moral checkpoint

While US and European players just get to play football, Global South footballers are questioned about politics.

Democrats reportedly forced to 'grapple uncomfortably' with World Cup success under Donald Trump

Democrats hoped the 2026 World Cup would fail to embarrass Trump, says strategist Rob Flaherty, but the tournament has been a remarkable success instead.

Canada to face Morocco in Round of 16 at FIFA World Cup

Canada will face the Morocco in the Round of 16 at the World Cup after the North African giants defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in penalty kicks on Monday after the teams were tied 1-1 after 120 minutes in Guadalupe, Mexico.

Lifeless Germany fall at World Cup as Paraguay show tenacity to die another day

Paraguay's upset penalty-shootout win over Germany at the World Cup, while stunning, was not entirely unexpected, as they showed impressive determination to die another day.

By Amanda Shalala

Germany out of World Cup after loss on penalties to Paraguay

Germany lost in dramatic fashion against Paraguay in Boston to exit the 2026 World Cup at the first knockout stage.

World Cup 2026: Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach round of 16

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Jurgen Klopp makes Arsenal set-piece jibe after Germany knocked out of World Cup

Germany were denied a potential winner in extra time as went out to Paraguay in the round of 32

By Lawrence Ostlere

False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop

Germany should be getting used to disappointment, but it doesn’t make it any less painful for a traditional soccer heavyweight that had been tentatively hoping for a fifth World Cup title to restore lost pride. Germany did manage to survive the group stage for the first time since winning the trophy in 2014, but it’s little consolation after Monday’s loss to unheralded Paraguay on penalties sent the team home after the first knockout game. “We messed it up,” Joshua Kimmich told reporters af...

By CIARÁN FAHEY

Why Klopp targeted Arsenal while slamming VAR after Germany’s World Cup exit

Germany's World Cup exit has ignited fierce debate, with Jurgen Klopp leading criticism of a disallowed extra-time winner. Klopp questioned VAR's interpretation of fouls, even referencing Arsenal's set-piece success. Legends Miroslav Klose and Bastian Schweinsteiger echoed these sentiments, lamenting VAR's perceived overreach and its impact on player psychology, particularly after Jonathan Tah missed a crucial penalty.

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Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties, reach World Cup last 16 again

By Sriram Veera

Julian Nagelsmann confirms stance over Germany future after shock World Cup exit

By Chris Wilson

Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach FIFA World Cup last 16

Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties on Monday 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. Ismael Saibari converted the winning spot kick after Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville’s penalty, sending Morocco through after a dramatic contest in which they had forced extra time with a stoppage-time equaliser. Morocco’s Neil El Aynaoui and Dutch substitute Justin Kluivert missed their attempt...

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Next man up: Shorthanded Israel ready for tough basketball World Cup qualifiers

The Israel National Basketball Team has already advanced to the next stage of qualifying, which will take place at the end of August.

Paraguay stuns Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

For the Germans, who had a goal disallowed in extra time, ​it was a bitter defeat and the first time they lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.

Japan eliminated from World Cup after late loss to Brazil

Japan’s impressive World Cup run came to an end after conceding a late winner in a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Brazil in the round of 32. Led by head coach Hajime Moriyasu, Japan fell to the “Samba Kings” at Houston Stadium in Texas in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Japan took the lead in the 29th minute when midfielder Kaishu Sano intercepted a pass from Brazil defender Danilo before firing a powerful right-footed long-range strike into the net. The early goal gave Japan confide

By The Korea Herald

Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

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. Jose Canale hit the decisive penalty to give the underdogs a memorable victory and spark wild […]

World Cup 2026: Netherlands v Morocco updates

Two big hitters clash in Mexico as the Netherlands take on 2022 semi-finalists Morocco.

Warsh's Fed debut: Worse than a World Cup without Italy?

Morocco book World Cup last-16 spot at expense of Netherlands after thrilling penalty shootout

Ismael Saibari slotted the decisive spot kick to seal victory.

FIFA World Cup: the team that wasn't really welcome

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Paraguay declares national holiday after team shock Germany at World Cup

The South American side stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties.

Paraguay stun Germany as Brazil, Morocco reach World Cup last 16

Paraguay produced the biggest shock of the FIFA World Cup so far by eliminating four-time champions Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout on Monday, while Brazil escaped Japan wit...

World Cup: Morocco eliminate Netherlands

Morocco's striker Saibari scored the last penalty kick to win the match for his team. The post World Cup: Morocco eliminate Netherlands appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock - The Daily Star

Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock  The Daily Star

Toothless Oranje dumped out of World Cup on penalties by Morocco

Head coach Ronald Koeman has said he will consider his position “from tomorrow” after the Netherlands’ men’s team went out...

By Gordon Darroch

Morocco World Cup win sparks celebration, arrests in Netherlands

Morocco’s World Cup victory over the Netherlands sparked joyous celebrations but also arrests amid clashes with police in The Hague. Read more about the dr Read More: https://punchng.com/morocco-world-cup-win-sparks-celebration-arrests-in-netherlands/

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World Cup brings Mexico US $1B windfall in just 13 days

Mexico has welcomed a windfall of 17.5 billion pesos (US $1 billion) in the first 13 days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, not including the 5 billion pesos ($286 million) from the sale of match tickets. The post World Cup brings Mexico US $1B windfall in just 13 days appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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Video: International media critical of Dutch cautious play after penalty loss to Morocco

International media focused heavily on the Netherlands’ elimination after a 1-1 draw with Morocco in Monterrey in Mexico, with widespread criticism of another Dutch exit on penalties and their caut

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Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16

Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time. The post Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

Germany and Netherlands crash out as World Cup delivers major shocks

Germany and the Netherlands suffered surprise exits from the FIFA World Cup after losing penalty shootouts to Paraguay and Morocco in a dramatic night of knockout football, while Brazil reached the last 16 with a stoppage-time winner against Japan. Germany's elimination ended a long record of success in World Cup shootouts and triggered criticism at home over both the team's performance and a VAR decision that ruled out a goal in extra time.

Morocco beats Netherlands on penalties to reach last 16 of World Cup

Cody Gakpo was denied an emotional winner as Morocco came from behind to beat the Netherlands on penalties in Monterrey to showcase their World Cup credentials and reach the last 16.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Where to watch Netherlands vs. Morocco Round of 32 World Cup game today: FREE live stream, time, channel - NJ.com

Where to watch Netherlands vs. Morocco Round of 32 World Cup game today: FREE live stream, time, channel  NJ.com

World Cup Day 20 What to Watch: France a heavy favorite, but Norway-Ivory Coast and Mexico-Ecuador bring real intrigue - Yahoo Sports Australia

World Cup Day 20 What to Watch: France a heavy favorite, but Norway-Ivory Coast and Mexico-Ecuador bring real intrigue  Yahoo Sports Australia

Saibari's shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch - Ahram Online

Saibari's shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch  Ahram Online