Swiss prevail in shootout to set up Argentina showdown in World Cup quarters
Switzerland beat Colombia in a 4-3 penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, where they will face Lionel Messi and Argentina.
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Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to face Argentina in World Cup quarters
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saving Cucho Hernandez and Ruben Vargas netting the decisive kick to set up a clash with Argentina in Kansas City.
Swiss edge Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless extra time to reach the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, where they will face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Kansas City.
Swiss win shoots Switzerland into World Cup quarter-finals
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw through extra time at BC Place (Vancouver) to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Argentina. Keeper Gregor Kobel saved Cucho Hernández’s penalty and Ruben Vargas scored the decisive spot-kick as Colombia’s shooters faltered and Switzerland advanced.
Egypt edges Australia on penalties, dedicates win to Palestine as Gaza rejoices
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, with Emam Ashour’s 13th-minute opener and a second-half own goal by Mohamed Hany levelling. Coach Hossam Hassan dedicated the victory to Palestinians and carried both Egyptian and Palestinian flags as Gaza celebrated amid destruction, while a pre-match altercation with Dallas police was later resolved.
Egypt's World Cup dream lives on after dramatic penalty shootout with Australia
Egypt advanced to the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 1934 by beating Australia on penalties, with Mohamed Salah shockingly scoring a Panenka as a late goalkeeper substitution for Australia failed to stop any kicks. Emam Ashour had given Egypt the lead in a game notable for its tense stoppage-time drama and the teams’ reactions, culminating in a celebratory finish for Egypt and a swift exit for Australia.
Egypt reach World Cup knockouts on penalties as Salah awaits Messi
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time. Emam Ashour opened the scoring, Mohamed Hany’s late own goal forced extra time, and Hossam Abdelmaguid sealed the win from the spot as Mohamed Salah converted his penalty; Egypt will face the winner of Argentina vs Cape Verde, with Lionel Messi looming.
Egypt advance to World Cup last 16 after penalty shootout drama with Australia
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Dallas: Emam Ashour gave Egypt the early lead, Mohamed Hany’s 55th-minute own goal levelled for Australia, and Mohamed Salah sealed the victory with a Panenka in the shootout to send Egypt into the last 16 vs Argentina or Cape Verde, while Australia exit.
USMNT Bets on Brainwaves and Radar to Master World Cup Penalties
USMNT is using a tech-assisted, pre-planned penalty program—with Neuro11 brainwave analysis and Trackman ball-tracking data—to prepare for World Cup shootouts, guided by a staff-led order and a core group of trusted takers led by Christian Pulisic. The approach, developed over 18 months, trains penalties regularly to build confidence and composure under pressure, while studying recent shootouts from Germany and the Netherlands to inform strategy.
Germany’s World Cup wake-up call: penalties spark reboot talk
Germany’s shock World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties prompts a national reckoning over its football development, with calls for a fresh Das Reboot and renewed focus on youth pathways and scouting ahead of 2030.
Squires captures World Cup 2026 penalty pain for Germany and the Netherlands
Guardian cartoonist David Squires highlights the World Cup 2026 knockout drama, centering on Germany and the Netherlands' penalty heartbreak and the wider exits in the tournament.
Australia doubles fines and expands oversight to enforce under-16 social media ban
Australia will double the maximum penalty for violating its social media minimum-age law from AUD 49.5 million to AUD 99 million and expand the eSafety Commissioner’s powers to compel platforms and third parties (including age-verification and app-store providers) to show how they keep users under 16 off their services, six months after the Online Safety Amendment Act took effect. More than five million accounts have been removed or restricted, and the eSafety Commissioner is investigating five platforms—Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube—to close enforcement gaps.
The 30-Minute Rule: What Extra Time Means in World Cup Knockouts
The article explains that, in World Cup knockout matches, if the 90 minutes are tied, a 30-minute extra-time period (two 15-minute halves with a sides swap and an extra substitution) is played to produce a winner; if still tied, a penalty shootout decides the match. It covers the history of extra time, including golden goals, its frequency in past tournaments, and how modern factors like hydration breaks can affect stoppage time and the drama of extra time.
Australia Tightens Penalties for Platforms Violating Social Media Age Ban
Australia will double the maximum penalty for breaches of the social media minimum age law to 99 million dollars and give the eSafety Commissioner power to compel platforms to show what steps they have taken to comply with the ban on under-16 users; despite the ban on 10 major platforms since December 2025, enforcement remains difficult, with investigations into Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube and many youths reportedly still able to access banned apps.
Mastering Medicare 2026: Your Guide to Enrollment and Avoiding Penalties
Medicare enrollment hinges on understanding Parts A–D, the seven-month Initial Enrollment Period, and the risk of lifelong penalties for late Part B signup. The piece warns that 2026 brings tougher drug-price rules, urges beneficiaries to use official portals for cost comparisons, and cautions against auto-pilot Medicare Advantage plans with hidden costs. It also highlights Special Enrollment Periods for those still with employer coverage and recommends consulting a SHIP counselor before signing any plans, noting the needs of expats abroad relying on US coverage.