Paraguay president declares national holiday after World Cup triumph over Germany The South Americans caused a massive upset as they knocked out the four-time world champions on penalties The Independent UK · Jun 30
India vs England T20I Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, match timings, live streaming and key details India's new T20I era under captain Shreyas Iyer kicks off against England on July 1, 2026, in Chester-le-Street. This five-match series is crucial preparation for the 2028 T20 World Cup and the Olympics. With a blend of seasoned players and exciting young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India aims to build… The Economic Times · Jun 30
Supercomputer Predicts USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Finish After Group Stage Concludes The U.S. men’s national team is chasing its best finish in the modern era of the World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 32 results: Who won yesterday's matches? Canada, Brazil and Paraguay reach last 16; Germany crash out The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage kicked off with Canada making history by securing their first-ever knockout win against South Africa. Brazil narrowly defeated Japan with a last-gasp goal, while Paraguay delivered a stunning upset, eliminating four-time champions Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout. These thrilling Round of 32… The Economic Times · Jun 30
Mexico vs. Ecuador—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Mexico’s dream World Cup enters its climax with a bout against a very dangerous Ecuador. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Lebanon's Brazil fans celebrate a World Cup Round of 32 win, in photos In the northern Lebanese town of Zgharta, Brazilian flags hung from balconies and stone alleyways as families prepared for Brazil’s Round of 32 FIFA World Cup match against Japan. The Independent UK · Jun 30
‘I am not someone who runs away’: Nagelsmann will not quit after Germany exit Julian Nagelsmann said he will not be resigning after Germany’s elimination from the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay after a penalty shootout The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Paraguay knock out Germany on penalty kicks in World Cup stunner FOXBOROUGH, Mass.: Germany are out of the World Cup in a way they've never been eliminated before: on penalties. Bangkok Post · Jun 30
Germany Makes Unwanted History After 2014 World Cup Win The World Cup has become nothing short of a nightmare for one of the most successful teams in international soccer history. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Germany ‘forgot to fight’ in shock World Cup defeat to Paraguay, says former international Germany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after losing in the last-32 on penalties to Paraguay in Boston The Independent UK · Jun 30
Cote d’Ivoire vs. Norway—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups A rested Norway is aiming to bypass a dangerous Côte d’Ivoire outfit in the round of 32. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Netherlands - Morocco: Atlas Lions knock out Oranje on penalties Morocco and the Netherlands met in a dramatic World Cup round of 32 clash in Monterrey, with the Atlas Lions ultimately prevailing on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time to book their place in the last 16. Relive our liveblog to see how things unfolded. France 24 · Jun 30
France vs. Sweden—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups After its first perfect group stage since 1998, France starts its knockout stage campaign against Graham Potter’s Swedes. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Germany face crisis after shock World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties Julian Nagelsmann faces an uncertain future after a dismal tournament, with Paraguay surviving a controversial VAR call in extra-time to prevail in spot kicks The Independent UK · Jun 30
Evening Standard · Jun 30 Why was Jonathan Tah goal disallowed by VAR as Germany crashed out of World Cup? Big decision late in extra-time goes against Germany
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Is Germany out of the World Cup after losing to Paraguay on penalties? IN FULL
Sports Illustrated · Jun 30 Germany Player Ratings vs. Paraguay: Four-Time Champion Suffers Shock Defeat Paraguay handed Germany its first-ever penalty shootout defeat in World Cup history.
Evening Standard · Jun 30 Germany 1-1 Paraguay (3-4 on pens): Kai Havertz misses in shootout as South Americans cause World Cup shock Germany still have not reached the World Cup round of 16 since 2014
Latin Times · Jun 30 Orlando Gill's Wall: How Paraguay's Keeper Knocked Out Germany, a World Champion Keeper Orlando Gill's six saves and shootout heroics sink Germany 4–3 on penalties, sending Paraguay to the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after a 1–1 draw.
FourFourTwo · Jun 30 Germany make World Cup history with first-ever penalty shootout defeat It turns out Germany don't always win on penalties
Sports Illustrated · Jun 30 Netherlands vs. Morocco—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats The 76th game of the 2026 World Cup sees FIFA’s seventh and eighth ranked teams collide.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29 Canale and Gill the heroes as Paraguay hand Germany first World Cup shootout defeat Germany lost their first World Cup penalty shootout in dramatic fashion after a tense 1-1 draw after extra time
Sports Illustrated · Jun 29 USMNT Projected Starting Lineup vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina—The Changes Pochettino Must Make The U.S. men’s national team enters the round of 32 match as the heavy favorite.
France 24 · Jun 29 Paraguay knock Germany out of World Cup 2026 on penalties Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after a 1-1 draw following extra time. The South Americans won 4-3 on spot kicks, handing Germany their first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout and booking a place in the knockout stage.
The Independent UK · Jun 29 A heat dome will engulf World Cup games in the eastern US this week. Here's what to expect The World Cup games are heating up this week with knockout rounds, and so is the outdoor heat