Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers

The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.

2026 World Cup: Germany eliminated by Paraguay in stunning upset

Paraguay beat Germany in a penalty shootout, a shocking result early in the World Cup Round of 32. The Germans missed three penalty kicks to lose the shootout 4-3 after a 1-1 draw in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Paraguay now faces the daunting prospect of running into an in-form France next should Les Bleus beat Sweden.

Canale and Gill the heroes as Paraguay hand Germany first World Cup shootout defeat

Germany exited the World Cup in Boston not with a whimper or even a cry of pain, just an extended wrestle into the dust at the hands of a thrillingly dogged Paraguay, followed by the most extraordinary of penalty shootouts. Not only did Germany lose their first shootout since the original Panenka one of 1976. They did so in a whirl of errors, shanked kicks and what amounted to a sporting meltdown in the New England gloaming. Paraguay will now progress to play a last-16 tie in Philadelphia, bu...

By Barney Ronay at Boston Stadium

Democrats reportedly forced to 'grapple uncomfortably' with World Cup success under Donald Trump

Democrats hoped the 2026 World Cup would fail to embarrass Trump, says strategist Rob Flaherty, but the tournament has been a remarkable success instead.

Paraguay shock Germany in shootout win for one of all-time World Cup upsets

Germany lose on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 last-32 match.

Stephen Eustáquio's brother says it was 'unreal' watching him make World Cup history

Mauro Eustáquio watched his little brother make history on Sunday when he scored the game-winning goal for Canada against South Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Lifeless Germany fall at World Cup as Paraguay show tenacity to die another day

Paraguay's upset penalty-shootout win over Germany at the World Cup, while stunning, was not entirely unexpected, as they showed impressive determination to die another day.

By Amanda Shalala

Germany out of World Cup after loss on penalties to Paraguay

Germany lost in dramatic fashion against Paraguay in Boston to exit the 2026 World Cup at the first knockout stage.

Paraguay knock Germany out of World Cup 2026 on penalties

By FRANCE24

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

By Kieran Jackson

Nagelsmann says won't 'run away' after Germany World Cup exit

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he wanted to stay in his job despite the defeat on penalties to Paraguay that sent the four-time World Cup winners crashing out in the last 32 on Monday.The loss to the South Americans was the first time that Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.

Paraguay end Germany's 44-year World Cup streak as football giants crash out

Germany’s long-standing reputation as World Cup penalty shootout specialists came to an end as Paraguay defeated them 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in Boston. It was Germany’s first-ever shootout loss, ending a 44-year perfect record dating back to 1982. Despite dominance in possession, missed penalties proved decisive, while Paraguay maintained their flawless shootout record.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Netherlands vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: MOR eye repeat of Qatar 2022

World Cup 2026: Netherlands v Morocco updates

Two big hitters clash in Mexico as the Netherlands take on 2022 semi-finalists Morocco.

Germany crash out of World Cup following dramatic penalty shootout against Paraguay

By Oliver Brown

Son apologizes after South Korea's early World Cup exit, urges fans to support team

South Korea captain Son ​Heung-min apologized to fans on Monday after the team's group-stage exit from the World Cup and urged them to support the players ‌rather than criticize them following the campaign. The apology came a day after Hong Myung-bo resigned as South Korea coach. Results on Saturday meant the South Koreans would not advance to the ‌last 32 as one of the eight third-placed finishers in the group phase. Expectations had been high for a talented South Korean squad featuring Son, Pa

By The Korea Herald

Paraguay pull off World Cup penalty gamble at last in historic Germany win

Warsh's Fed debut: Worse than a World Cup without Italy?

Germany knocked out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock

Paraguay win on penalties in Foxborough.

FIFA World Cup: the team that wasn't really welcome

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By Faisal Kutty

Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock - The Daily Star

Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock  The Daily Star

World Cup brings Mexico US $1B windfall in just 13 days

Mexico has welcomed a windfall of 17.5 billion pesos (US $1 billion) in the first 13 days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, not including the 5 billion pesos ($286 million) from the sale of match tickets. The post World Cup brings Mexico US $1B windfall in just 13 days appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Paraguay beat Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. The post Paraguay beat Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach last 16 of World Cup

Four-time winners Germany have been knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay in a thrilling penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 in extra time.

By Abubakar Ibrahim