Canada, Paraguay, Brazil, and Morocco secure wins in World Cup knockout round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup continues with dramatic matches. Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 with a last-minute goal from Stephen Eustáquio. Paraguay upset Germany in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, marking Germany's first penalty shootout loss in World Cup history. Brazil rallied to beat Japan 2-1 thanks to a late goal from Gabriel Martinelli. Morocco overcame the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a last-minute equalizer from Issa Diop. The tournament progresses with Canada set to face Morocco in the Round of 16 on July 4 in Houston.
- •Canada progresses with 1-0 win over South Africa, Eustáquio scores late.
- •Paraguay upsets Germany after penalty shootout; VAR overturns late German goal.
- •Brazil's Martinelli scores in stoppage time to defeat Japan 2-1.
- •Morocco advances by defeating Netherlands on penalties after 2-2 draw.
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: The first 4 games in the Round of 32, with penalty shootouts and 2 late goals, have been incredible
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: The first 4 games in the Round of 32, with penalty shootouts and 3 late goals, have been incredible
"The Round of 32 is off to a very quick start this summer.
"The Round of 32 is off to a very quick start this summer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 4:26 AMWorld Cup 2026: The first 4 games in the Round of 32, with penalty shootouts and 2 late goals, have been incredible
The Round of 32 is off to a very quick start this summer.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 4:26 AMWorld Cup 2026: The first 4 games in the Round of 32, with penalty shootouts and 3 late goals, have been incredible
The Round of 32 is off to a very quick start this summer.
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