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• 📸 Double VAR blow! Were Germany hard done by here?

  30-06-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Double VAR blow! Were Germany hard done by here?The DFB team is now battling Paraguay in extra time for a place in the round of 16. After Nagelsmann’s side struggled for a long time to create clear-cut chances, there were two major flashpoints in the first half of extra time!First, substitute Woltemade got a shot away in the penalty area that was blocked by Gustavo Gómez. But was it legal, or was there a hand involved?Just a few minutes later, things got even more heated.
  
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• 2026 World Cup: 5 things to know about Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead of the Round of 32 matchup vs. the USMNT

  30-06-2026 07:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup is already off to a thrilling start, and on Wednesday, the United States men's national team will finally get their chance to join the fun. The USMNT will face off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California, for their first game of the knockout round.Bosnia and Herzegovina, while still a relative newcomer to the World Cup, has a history of gritty wins that could make for an unexpected challenge. Here are a few things to know about the team bef
  
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• Seven Manchester City stars could leave in first Enzo Maresca decision

  30-06-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Seven Manchester City stars could leave in first Enzo Maresca decisionA major squad overhaul is brewing at Manchester City as Enzo Maresca prepares to streamline the first-team.High-profile defensive pillars and seasoned midfielders spearhead a list of potential departures.Cashing in on established talent could provide a fiscal cushion to offset the club’s acquisitions.Manchester City could yet sanction permanent exits for seven players in the first few acts of Enzo Maresca’s tenure,
  
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• Forget Yan Diomande, Liverpool can sign 'crazy fast' sensation instead

  30-06-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forget Yan Diomande, Liverpool can sign 'crazy fast' sensation insteadYan Diomande's Liverpool snub will hurt for some time. Most people expected the Ivorian to be one of the first signings that Liverpool made after the World Cup.And, even though it felt like his transfer to L4 was guaranteed, he's ended up choosing to join Paris Saint-Germain instead.This has now made fans think whether Diomande and his agents were just using the Reds to get a better deal from the Champions League winners all a
  
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• 🎥 Suddenly the feed cuts out! Paraguay fans miss crucial penalty

  30-06-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Suddenly the feed cuts out! Paraguay fans miss crucial penaltyImagine it’s a penalty shootout and you don’t even get to see the decisive kick? That’s what happened to these Paraguay fans. But see for yourself. A truly bitter moment that first turned into pure despair before the celebrations knew no bounds. Because by the time the picture came back, it was already clear: Paraguay had gone through and knocked the Germany team out of the tournament. After this
  
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• World Cup Day 20 What to Watch: France heavily favored, but Norway-Ivory Coast and Mexico-Ecuador bring real intrigue

  30-06-2026 07:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup knockout stage continues on Tuesday with three more Round of 32 matchups.Here's what you need to know for Day 20 of the World Cup.Ivory Coast vs. NorwayTuesday, June 30 | 1 p.m. ET | Dallas | TV: FoxOdds: Ivory Coast +140, Norway -172Norway has all the makings of a Cinderella run, and it starts with one of the tournament's biggest stars. Erling Haaland is expected to return to the starting lineup after resting in the group stage finale, reuniting with captain Martin Øde
  
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• Has Manchester City finally found the right-back they’re after?

  30-06-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Has Manchester City finally found the right-back they’re after?Signing a right-back is high on the Manchester City priority list for this summer. Matheus Nunes is City’s first-choice right-back but the Portuguese international carried a heavy workload last season. Signing a player who provides cover and competition for Matheus Nunes would be of great benefit to Enzo Maresca’s squad. Players such as Chelsea’s new signing Marco Palestra and Feyenoord’s young right-bac
  
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• Emotional Gakpo scores days after loss of unborn son

  30-06-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cody Gakpo opened the scoring in the 72nd minute against Morocco [Getty Images]Cody Gakpo appeared to be in tears as he scored for the Netherlands only days after the loss of his unborn son.The Liverpool forward, 27, scored the opening goal in the Netherlands' last-32 tie against Morocco, which they went on to lose 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time.His partner, model Noa van der Bij, announced the news on Saturday. The couple were expecting a second child together, with the
  
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• Julian Nagelsmann confirms stance over Germany future after World Cup exit

  30-06-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has ruled out resigning from his post after his side’s dramatic loss to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32, saying that he will lead the team at Euro 2028 if the German FA want him to.Die Mannschaft were unconvincing in the group stages of the World Cup but finished top of Group E and despite their loss to Ecuador in their final game, they were heavy favourites as they faced Paraguay in Boston.However, a first-half goal from Julio Enciso gave Paraguay t
  
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• 🥐☕️ FC Breakfast: Neymar snubbed, Germany at rock bottom

  30-06-2026 07:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️ FC Breakfast: Neymar snubbed, Germany at rock bottomGermany’s penalty shootout streak comes to an end ❌Knocked out by Paraguay in a major upset (1-1, 3-4 on pens), Germany lost a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time in its history.Before tonight, the Germans had won four straight shootouts. Even worse, against Paraguay, Germany missed more penalties (3) than in its previous four shootouts combined (1).A historic setback, symbolic of a Mannschaft tha
  
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• Morocco snatch shoot-out victory from jaws of defeat to knock Netherlands out of World Cup

  30-06-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach the World Cup last 16 after their knockout tie ended 1-1 following extra time.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 attempts before Bart Verbruggen appeared t
  
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• World Cup 2026: The first 4 games in the Round of 32, with penalty shootouts and 3 late goals, have been incredible

  30-06-2026 06:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We're just four games into the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup, but something shifted. The opening matches of the Round of 32 have been absolutely incredible. If that's any indication — with a pair of penalty shootouts and two matches decided in stoppage time already in the books — we're in for a very, very exciting rest of the way during the World Cup.Canada tops South AfricaLet's start with Canada, which was both the first game in the knockout round and somehow the least
  
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• Bounou, Diop the heroes as Morocco come back, outlast Netherlands in penalties to reach World Cup Round of 16

  30-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A tension-filled end to a wildly-entertaining second day of Round of 32 play at the 2026 World Cup saw Morocco come back to beat the Netherlands after penalties in Monterrey, Mexico, on Monday.MORE — Paraguay survive wild batch of penalties, oust GermanyCody Gakpo's second half goal looked set to be a poignant winner after tragedy struck his family this month but was answered by Fulham's Issa Diop in stoppage time and 30 minutes of extra time could not divide these foes.Morocco advance to
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Morocco defeats the Netherlands in penalties to advance to Round of 16

  30-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the second stunning penalty shootout of the day, Morocco bested the Netherlands 1-1 (3-2 on penalties) in a thrilling Round of 32 matchup to advance to the next round of the World Cup.In an often frantic, consistently physical matchup, neither team was able to break through in the first half, despite the Moroccans getting a couple of big chances. The first half certainly had its highlights, but they were all on the defensive end, including back-to-back saves from Netherlands goalkeeper Bart V
  
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• 📹 Wild Copa second round sees Europeans out and Brazil through; see more

  30-06-2026 05:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Wild Copa second round sees Europeans out and Brazil through; see moreMonday (29) was packed with emotion for those who love this sport called football.After all, on the second day of the FIFA 2026 World Cup Round of 32, three more national teams booked their places in the round of 16.Brazil kicked off the day with a 2-1 win over Japan, thanks to the "latest" goal in World Cup knockout history!Then, Germany were eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Paraguay on penalties.The Ge
  
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• The end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'

  30-06-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There was a time when Germany were expected to win football tournaments.Including their spell competing as West Germany, they have won the World Cup four times, losing in the final another four times, and they have won three of the six European Championship finals they have been in.But those days are over.The front page of Tuesday's Bild newspaper summed it up with a headline that translates as 'The next German football nightmare' after Germany's World Cup run came to an abrupt halt in the last
  
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• Inside Paraguay's tears of joy over their seismic World Cup shock

  30-06-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There were tears of disbelief and unbridled joy as the unflappable Jose Canale smashed home Paraguay's penalty to complete one of the greatest World Cup upsets in recent memory.The celebrations were euphoric, with players sprinting towards the match-winning defender before collapsing into a jubilant huddle, marking one of the defining moments in their team's history.Paraguay supporters of every generation embraced as tears streamed down their faces, while chants of 'Vamos!' echoed around the sta
  
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• 📷 Speechless! Surely the save of the 2026 World Cup, so far

  30-06-2026 05:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📷 Speechless! Surely the save of the 2026 World Cup, so farThe Netherlands goalkeeper keeps his team’s hopes alive at the 2026 World Cup. 
  Just as the first period of extra time began, Morocco had a golden chance to take the lead, but the Dutch goalkeeper told them ¡NO!What a save by Bart Verbruggen! Pure instinct at its finest.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Cody Gakpo in tears after netting crucial World Cup goal days after personal tragedy

  30-06-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cody Gakpo was reduced to tears after scoring the opening goal for the Netherlands against Morocco at the World Cup – just days after revealing that his partner suffered a miscarriage. The Liverpool winger divulged at the end of May that he and his partner Noa van der Bij were expecting their second child.But in a heartbreaking development, Gakpo’s girlfriend Noa van der Bij revealed over the weekend that she suffered a miscarriage, with the couple’s baby boy - named Elijah - p
  
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• Netherlands' Cody Gakpo overwhelmed with emotion after scoring in wake of personal tragedy at World Cup

  30-06-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Netherlands' Cody Gakpo boosted his country in front of Morocco late in their World Cup Round of 32 match on Monday, then collapsed under the weight of so many emotions.Liverpool star Gakpo, 27, made the most of a desperation lay-off from a fouled Crysencio Summerville and blasted a 72nd-minute shot past splayed Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou to put the Dutch on top of their CAF foes.MORE — Paraguay stun Germany in wild batch of penaltiesAnd while scoring a potentially decisive Worl
  
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• What potential PSG monster signing means for winger after latest update on “agreement”

  30-06-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What potential PSG monster signing means for winger after latest update on “agreement”PSG have an agreement with Bradley Barcola, but now need one with RB Leipzig, who are holding out for a seriously large transfer fee.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG’s big attacking target of the summer is Yan Diomande, and top transfer reported Fabrice Hawkins had an update
  
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• Paraguay president declares national holiday after World Cup triumph over Germany

  30-06-2026 04:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paraguay president Santiago Pena has declared a national holiday after the national football team caused a massive World Cup upset by beating Germany in the last-32. The South Americans, who sneaked through to the knockouts after finishing as a best-placed third-place team, confined the Germans to their first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout. Julio Enciso headed Paraguay into a first-half lead before Kai Havertz equalised in the second-half. Germany thought they’d scored a secon
  
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• 'A joke' - how a 'terrible' VAR disallowed goal cost Germany

  30-06-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany thought their blushes had been spared when defender Jonathan Tah rose highest to head his side into a 2-1 lead in the 12th minute of extra time of their World Cup tie with Paraguay, only for the video assistant referee (VAR) to intervene. The unmarked Tah rose at the back post and powered a header across Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill, but the effort was chalked off after what former England captain Alan Shearer called a "pathetic" incident seconds before.As the corner was swung in, Ge
  
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• Germany ‘forgot to fight’ in shock World Cup defeat to Paraguay, says former international

  30-06-2026 03:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former international Thomas Hitzlsperger believes Germany “forgot to fight” off the ball in their shock defeat to Paraguay at the World Cup 2026. Competing in their first knockout match since winning the World Cup in 2014, Germany were taken to a shootout but only after controversially being denied a goal in extra-time as Jonathan Tah’s header was ruled out following a VAR review. Germany had never lost a World Cup shootout before – four from four – but that all cha
  
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• Is the Germany boss for the chop? Völler on Nagelsmann's future

  30-06-2026 03:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is the Germany boss for the chop? Völler on Nagelsmann's futureAfter such an early World Cup exit as the German national team suffered against Paraguay, the head coach naturally comes under immediate scrutiny as well. However, DFB sporting director Rudi Völler stood by Julian Nagelsmann."First of all, the disappointment is enormous," he told 'Magenta TV'. "We expected more, and there was more in it for us, but unfortunately we’ve been knocked out." But he said it was not dow
  
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• 📹 Matheus Cunha explains dig at Japanese player after Brazil go through

  30-06-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Matheus Cunha explains dig at Japanese player after Brazil go throughBrazil beat Japan 2-1 this Monday (29) and secured a spot in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After the referee’s final whistle, following an unbelievable 11 minutes of stoppage time, euphoria took over the Brazilians.And one moment was captured by the TV cameras: Matheus Cunha pointing to the CBF crest and showing an open hand.It was a response to Japanese player Kento Shiogai, who had said that &ldqu
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Germany flop from the spot, Brazil through

  30-06-2026 02:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Germany flop from the spot, Brazil throughThe humiliation for the DFB team is complete. After the Germans failed to get beyond a 1-1 draw even after extra time, the DFB stars lost their nerve from the spot. You can find the highlights of the bitter elimination here. Before that, the round of 32 match between Brazil and Japan lived up to what the fixture promised. A gripping game on equal terms, in which the favorites ultimately had their noses just in front.&
  
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• 🚨 Extremely bitter to bow out like this: Germany star's last tournament

  30-06-2026 02:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Extremely bitter to bow out like this: Germany star's last tournamentManuel Neuer had only just made it into the German squad shortly before the World Cup and was supposed to help lead the team to the title. In the end, it was a disappointing campaign and also a disappointing finish to his national team career.Asked by 'Magenta TV' afterwards whether this had been his last tournament or whether he still had the strength to help with another rebuilding process, he said: "No, it's extrem
  
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• 😳 Germany don’t always win now! The myth is fading fast

  30-06-2026 02:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Germany don’t always win now! The myth is fading fastThe famous phrase, “Football is a sport invented by the English, played 11 against 11, and Germany always wins,” has lost some of its force in recent World Cups.
  After losing to Ecuador in the group stage, talk of a crisis began to grow louder. And today, for the first time in World Cup history, Germany lost a penalty shootout, ending a perfect record of four straight qualifications this way (1982, 1986, 1990, and 2
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay win 4-3 on penalties)

  30-06-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay win 4-3 on penalties)Paraguay shocked four-time world champions Germany by knocking them out of the last 32 through a penalty shootout. The South Americans had less of the ball but managed to make their chances count and continuously disturbed Julian Nagelsmann’s team. Then they stepped up when it mattered during the penalty shootouts to book their place in the last 16, where they will face either France or Sweden.Paraguay takes first-half le
  
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