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Reyna and Ream embrace opportunity over pressure as USA face Bosnia in World Cup last 32
The United States enter their first knockout game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as heavy favourites, but players insist they are driven by opportunity rather than weighed down by expectation on home soil.
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Germany crash out of World Cup on penalties to Paraguay as Hitzlsperger says side 'forgot to fight'
Germany were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the last 32, losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay in Boston after a controversial VAR disallowance in extra time ended their perfect shootout record.
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Schmeichel says VAR got it wrong as Germany crash out of World Cup against Paraguay
Germany were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Paraguay on penalties after a Jonathan Tah header in extra time was disallowed for a controversial foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill. Former Denmark keeper Peter Schmeichel argued the call was incorrect, while ex-Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel backed the referee.
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Germany suffer first-ever World Cup penalty shootout defeat as Paraguay stun Die Mannschaft
Germany's near-perfect World Cup penalty record came to a stunning end on Monday as Julian Nagelsmann's side lost 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay in Foxborough, crashing out in the round of 32 after a disallowed extra-time winner compounded their misery.
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Havertz and Woltemade miss as Germany crash out of World Cup on penalties against Paraguay
Germany are eliminated from the World Cup after losing a penalty shootout 4-3 to Paraguay, with Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade both missing spot kicks following a 1-1 draw after extra time. It is the first time Germany have ever lost on penalties at a World Cup.
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Germany vs Paraguay becomes first World Cup 2026 shootout as rules explained
Germany and Paraguay drew 1-1 after 120 minutes in Boston to become the first World Cup 2026 match decided by penalties. Here is how the shootout format works in the expanded 2026 tournament.
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Tah's extra-time header ruled out as VAR controversy mars Germany vs Paraguay at World Cup
Jonathan Tah's powerful header was disallowed in extra time after VAR judged Germany's Waldemar Anton to have impeded Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill, prompting BBC pundit Alan Shearer to brand the decision 'pathetic'.
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Wilton Sampaio to referee Netherlands vs Morocco at World Cup 2026 last 16
Brazilian official Wilton Sampaio, who issued three red cards in the tournament's opening match, has been confirmed as referee for the Netherlands vs Morocco last-16 tie in Monterrey.
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From Super Bowl Sunday to World Cup glory: the $500 parlay that paid out $30,000
A FanDuel bettor placed a 10-leg, multi-sport parlay on Super Bowl Sunday that finally settled four and a half months later when Brazil, Germany, Spain and Argentina all won their World Cup groups, turning $500 into a $30,222 payout.
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Netherlands face Morocco in World Cup last-16 race with Koeman's side topping Group F
Ronald Koeman's Netherlands, who topped Group F ahead of Japan and Sweden, take on Group C runners-up Morocco in a World Cup round-of-16 qualifier. The two sides have met just twice before, with the Dutch winning both encounters 2-1.
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Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on free transfer after Barcelona contract expires
Robert Lewandowski has signed a one-year deal with Chicago Fire after leaving Barcelona at the end of his contract. The 37-year-old striker, who scored 120 goals in four seasons at the Catalan club, moves to MLS on a free transfer.
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Casemiro silences Keane and Dixon with header as Brazil overturn Japan deficit
Roy Keane and Lee Dixon both called for Casemiro to be substituted at half-time after a poor first-half display for Brazil against Japan. The 34-year-old responded by heading the equaliser before Martinelli completed a 2-1 comeback win.
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Martinelli's injury-time winner sends Brazil through as Japan's World Cup dream ends in tears
Gabriel Martinelli struck deep into injury time to complete Brazil's comeback from a goal down, ending Japan's hopes of a first-ever World Cup knockout victory and leaving players and fans in tears.
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Cody Gakpo's wife shares grief after baby son Elijah dies during pregnancy
Noa van der Bij, wife of Liverpool and Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, has spoken publicly about the loss of their unborn son Elijah Raphael Gakpo, sharing a personal account of finding comfort in an unexpected encounter after visiting a church to light a candle in his memory.
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Germany face Paraguay in first World Cup knockout tie since 2014 triumph
Germany meet Paraguay in a 2026 World Cup Round of 16 qualifier, their first knockout fixture since Mario Götze's winning goal in the 2014 Final. Julian Nagelsmann's side arrive under pressure after a 2-1 group-stage defeat to Ecuador.
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Martinelli's 95th-minute strike seals Brazil comeback as Ancelotti's cool head breaks Japan
Gabriel Martinelli angled home in the 95th minute to complete a second-half Brazil fightback against Japan in Houston, with Carlo Ancelotti's half-time substitutions — including Endrick for Paqueta — proving the turning point in the World Cup round of 16.
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Madueke backs England's World Cup chances after Arsenal's first title in 22 years
Noni Madueke says the fierce competitive drive that fuelled Arsenal's first league title in 22 years is now powering his belief that England can go all the way at the 2026 World Cup, with the winger preparing for Wednesday's last-16 tie against DR Congo in Atlanta.
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Arsenal face British record £130m demand from Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa have told Arsenal they must pay £130 million to sign Morgan Rogers — £5 million more than Liverpool's British record fee for Alexander Isak — as the club insist they do not want to sell their England midfielder.
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Pelé's Brazil World Cup shirt sells for £42,000 — 70 times its auction estimate
A Brazil shirt worn by Pelé at either the 1966 or 1970 World Cup smashed its £600–£800 estimate to sell for £42,000 at auction. A ticket from the 1930 World Cup final and David Beckham's red-card shirts also fetched remarkable sums.
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Martinelli's stoppage-time winner sends Brazil into World Cup round of 16
Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score in stoppage time as Brazil edged Japan 2-1 in Houston on Monday, setting up a round-of-16 clash against either Norway or Ivory Coast on 5 July.
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