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FIFA World Cup Day 19 Highlights (30 June): Monday (Day 19 of the tournament) proved to be incredibly thrilling and full of surprises for football fans during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Within just eight hours, two major knockout matches were decided by penalty shootouts, eliminating two football powerhouses, four-time world champions Germany and the formidable Netherlands, from the tournament. Meanwhile, Brazil secured their spot in the Round of 16 by defeating Japan in a nail-biting finish. Let’s take a look at the details of these historic matches from last night.
FIFA WC Round of 32: Paraguay vs Germany Match Highlights & Results
Match Result: Paraguay Beat Germany 4-3 on Penalties (Full Time 1-1)
A major upset unfolded at the Boston Stadium, where Paraguay displayed remarkable spirit to knock out the mighty Germany in a penalty shootout.
- A Fierce Contest: In the first half of the match, Paraguay's Julio Enciso gave his team the lead with a brilliant header. Germany staged a comeback in the second half when Kai Havertz scored with a header off a precise cross from Florian Wirtz, leveling the score at 1-1.
- Extra-time drama: During the 120 minutes of play, Germany's Jonathan Tah scored a goal, but it was disallowed by the referee due to a foul, sending the match to a penalty shootout.
- Shootout heroes: In the penalty shootout, Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gil put on a brilliant performance, saving two of Germany's penalties; subsequently, Jose Canale scored the decisive goal to secure Paraguay's spot in the Round of 16.
FIFA WC Round of 32: Brazil vs Japan Match Highlights & Results
Match Result: Brazil Beat Japan 2-1 via Martinelli's Injury-Time Winner
In this high-voltage clash played at the Houston Stadium, Japan gave five-time world champions Brazil a tough fight until the very end, but the Brazilian attack clinched the victory in the final minutes.
- Japan's early lead: In the 29th minute, Kaishu Sano scored a magnificent goal to put Japan 1-0 ahead, causing a stir in the Brazilian camp.
- Brazil's fightback: After falling behind, Brazil applied sustained pressure. In the 56th minute, Casemiro scored with a header off a superb cross from Gabriel Magalhães, bringing Brazil level at 1-1. Subsequently, a shot from Vinícius Júnior struck the post.
- Martinelli's Winning Goal: Just as the match appeared headed for extra time, Gabriel Martinelli scored a magical goal in injury time (90+5th minute), assisted by Bruno Guimarães, securing a thrilling 2-1 victory for Brazil.
- Next Match: In the Round of 16, Brazil will now face the winner of the match between Ivory Coast and Norway.
FIFA WC Round of 32: Morocco vs Netherlands Match Highlights & Results
Match Result: Morocco Beat Netherlands 3-2 on Penalties (Full Time 1-1)
At the Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, the Netherlands, captained by Virgil van Dijk, faced the Morocco team led by Achraf Hakimi. Morocco pulled off another major upset in this high-stakes Round of 32 clash.
- 120-Minute Stalemate: The teams remained level at 1-1 at the end of full time (90 minutes). Neither side's defense faltered during the subsequent 30 minutes of extra time, and the score remained 1-1.
- Penalty Shootout Drama: Under immense pressure, the Moroccan players displayed superior composure; they defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to secure their spot in the Round of 16.
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