Morocco and Paraguay advance after World Cup shootouts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The World Cup is currently in the knockout stage, with Morocco and Paraguay winning their matches via penalty shootouts. Morocco triumphed over the Netherlands, while Paraguay bested Germany. The intense shootouts highlight the extreme pressure faced by players and goalkeepers, as anxiety mounts in this decisive part of the tournament. Shootouts have been a frequent occurrence in World Cups, with five matches decided by penalties in 2022, including the final. Experts predict that shootouts will continue to play a significant role in the current competition.
- •Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout.
- •Paraguay advanced by overcoming Germany in penalties.
- •The tournament is in the lose-and-go-home stage.
- •Pressure on players is described as 'inhumane'.
- •Research shows anxiety is a common emotion during shootouts.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Penalty shootouts at the World Cup are a drama of 'inhumane' pressure
"The World Cup is in the lose-and-go-home stage of the tournament and the pressure keeps rising with every minute of every match. Exhausted players and goalkeepers face off in a tense one-on-one confrontation that carries the hopes and dreams of entire nations. Two of the first four matches in the round of 32 were settled by shootouts: Morocco beat the Netherlands and Paraguay bested Germany.
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