Why are Germany so good at penalties? The Germans' record from 12 yards is the envy of international football FourFourTwo · Jun 29
'Something clicked': rejected Aussie comes full circle Cristian Volpato felt Australian football had told him he wasn't good enough as a teenager, but made a call to return ahead of the World Cup. AAP · Jun 29
What are the penalty shoot-out rules at the World Cup 2026? The matches in the round of 32 are the first games of the 2026 World Cup that could see penalty shoot-outs required to decide results The Independent UK · Jun 29
Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (Morocco win 3-2 on penalties) – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The Netherlands and Morocco traded blows in a thriller before Ismael Saibari’s winning penalty swung the shootout The Guardian - US · Jun 29
Why was Germany’s extra-time goal against Paraguay disallowed after a VAR review? Jonathan Tah thought he had headed Germany into the lead before an intervention from the Video Assistant Referee The Independent UK · Jun 29
Why Germany’s extra-time goal against Paraguay in the World Cup was disallowed IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 29
‘One of our own’: Cristian Volpato flourishes after Socceroos switch The former junior Italy international feels he can develop more as a player after a late inclusion to Australia’s World Cup squad The Guardian - AU · Jun 29
Brazil Isn’t Living Up to the Standard That World Soccer Sets For It, But Who Cares? Brazil came back to defeat Japan 2–1 and earn a place in the World Cup last 16. Sports Illustrated · Jun 29
The secrets behind the save: How goalkeepers decide World Cup penalty shootouts WORLD CUP 2026 : Tim Krul was the shootout hero for the Netherlands in 2014 – he speaks to Miguel Delaney about the psychology behind saving a penalty on the biggest stage of all The Independent UK · Jun 29
How to watch Germany vs Paraguay: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as first game of World Cup goes to extra time, Germany 1-1 Paraguay Deniz Undav starts for Germany against Paraguay at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Jamal Musiala dropping to the bench. Here's how to watch the last-32 clash for free online and from anywhere. TechRadar · Jun 29
Morocco vs Netherlands RESULT: African side progress to last 16 after dramatic penalty shoot-out victory African side knock out the Dutch in a dramatic penalty shoot-out finale in Monterrey The Independent UK · Jun 29
How to watch Netherlands vs Morocco: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 in a crunch last-32 encounter Here's how to watch Netherlands vs Morocco for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, in an entertaining last-32 tie between two dark horses. TechRadar · Jun 29
Georgia woman alleges she’s ‘paying for FIFA’ on her Taco Tuesday restaurant bill: ‘Only in Atlanta!’ The restaurant owner spoke to the press. We Got This Covered · Jun 29
‘The right path’: Carlo Ancelotti keeps cool after Brazil survive Japan scare in last 32 Ancelotti said Brazil’s late win was their ‘most complete game’ of the World Cup, while Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu says his side ‘have to improve’ against top teams The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
Bangkok Post · Jun 29 Patient Brazil never lost belief in comeback win over Japan HOUSTON, June 29 (Reuters) - Patience and a change of strategy at halftime were the secrets to Brazil’s last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston on Monday that sealed a place in the last 16 of the World Cup, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.
FourFourTwo · Jun 29 Who is Jalal Jayed? The referee in charge of Germany vs Paraguay The Europe vs South America clash takes place in Boston on Monday night
TechRadar · Jun 29 I went inside FIFA's super-secret Technology Command Center for the World Cup — but sadly I can't really tell you too much about what I saw The FIFA World Cup Technology Command Center was a tech nerd's dream - but you'll just have to believe me.
FourFourTwo · Jun 29 I just watched Brazil live in Houston – here's why they can win the World Cup The Selecao proved why they are bona fide contenders to win their sixth World Cup with a late win vs plucky Japan.
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Carlo Ancelotti’s old habit inspires dramatic Brazil comeback to break Japan hearts The Selecao boss made two key changes and his faith in a maligned midfield duo proved decisive
FourFourTwo · Jun 29 Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Germany vs Paraguay? Germany's first knockout fixture at a World Cup since their 2014 Final win is being shown on the BBC
Bored Panda · Jun 29 Doctors Send Alert As Babies With Ear Muffs At World Cup Flood Social Media “If you teach them early, they will listen."
Kiplinger · Jun 29 Stocks Rally to Start a Big Holiday Week: Stock Market Today Comcast created a stir among communication services stocks with a plan to spin off its media and entertainment assets into a new publicly traded company.
The Times of India · Jun 29 YouTubers Beni Marmol and Pato Perrotta arrested after trying to sneak into FIFA World Cup match Two popular YouTubers, Beni Marmol and Pato Perrotta, were arrested in Miami for allegedly attempting to enter a FIFA World Cup match using expired media passes. Authorities apprehended them after they reportedly bypassed multiple security checkpoints, aiming to live stream the Portugal vs. Colombia game. While released on bail, they…
The Guardian - US · Jun 29 How Victor Montagliani rose to the Fifa elite despite past controversies The Concacaf president has done much to bring the World Cup to North America, and could be the man to succeed Gianni Infantino
Latin Times · Jun 29 Brazil Leave It LATE — Martinelli's Stoppage-Time Dagger Sinks Brave Japan 2-1 Brazil rally to beat Japan 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 32. Casemiro levels, Martinelli wins it late, and the Seleção march on to the last 16.