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Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954, to face defending champion Argentina. Argentina, trailing Egypt 2-0, mounted a dramatic comeback with Romero and Messi scoring, and Enzo Fernández earning a stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 victory.
Egypt reached the World Cup knockout stage for the fourth time by drawing 1-1 with Australia and winning 4-2 on penalties, with Emam Ashour giving Egypt the lead and Mohamed Hany’s own goal leveling for Australia—Hany becoming the first player to score two own goals in a single World Cup. In the shootout, Australia’s Harry Souttar missed the opening kick and Lucas Herrington hit the crossbar on the fourth attempt, before Hossam Abdelmaguid sealed Egypt’s victory. Egypt’s other shooters were Mahmoud Saber, Ramy Rabia and Mohamed Salah, who started despite a hamstring issue, while Australia’s Jackson Irvine and Awer Mabil scored. Egypt will face either Argentina or Cape Verde in the Round of 16 in Atlanta.
Morocco knocked the Netherlands out of the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 32 after a 1-1 draw, winning in a penalties shootout as Soufiane Rahimi’s second spot kick slipped past a seemingly saveable Bart Verbruggen. The Dutch exit comes amid scrutiny of Ronald Koeman’s defensive changes, with Morocco advancing to face Canada in the Round of 16.
Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a chaotic World Cup last-16 shootout—the most misses in World Cup history—driven by Yassine Bounou’s disruptive goalkeeping, a goalkeeper own goal, and late misses by Kluivert, Timber, Hakimi, and Summerville before Saibari sealed Morocco’s progression.
Paraguay shocked Germany by holding them to a 1-1 draw after extra time and winning the ensuing penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Orlando Gill making crucial saves and José Canale slotting the decisive penalty. The upset reflects Alfaro’s defense-first approach and sends the South American minnows into the World Cup 2026 Round of 16, casting a harsh spotlight on Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann as the hosts are eliminated.
Morocco equalised in stoppage time through Issa Diop, then defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville’s fourth kick, with Ismael Saibari converting the winning spot-kick to send the Atlas Lions into the World Cup last 16 to face Canada.
Paraguay stunned Germany in a dramatic World Cup round-of-32 penalty shootout in Foxborough, with Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill making key saves and Jose Canale converting the sudden-death penalty to seal the upset.
Ismael Saibari converted the decisive penalty as Morocco ousted the Netherlands in a World Cup round-of-32 shootout, marking the Dutch’s earliest exit from the tournament.
Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time to reach the World Cup last 16, with Enciso scoring for Paraguay, Havertz replying for Germany, and Canale clinching the shootout.
Paraguay stunned Germany 4-3 on penalties after extra time and a controversial VAR moment disallowed a German goal; Enciso gave Paraguay the lead, Neuer made a crucial save to force more kicks, and Canale converted the winning penalty as Paraguay advanced to the Round of 16 to face the France–Sweden winner.
Paraguay edged Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the World Cup 2026 last-32, with Enciso’s 42nd-minute header giving Paraguay the lead and Havertz leveling for Germany; a VAR review ruled out Tah’s goal, and Jose Canale converted the decisive penalty as Paraguay advance to face France or Sweden in the last 16.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout in Budapest on May 30, 2026, to win their second straight Champions League title. Under Luis Enrique, PSG clinched the trophy as Nasser Al-Khelaifi lifted it, with Ousmane Dembele scoring from a penalty and Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes missing a penalty in the shootout.
Mikel Arteta expressed pride in Arsenal's resilience and team cohesion after winning a tense penalty shootout to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals, highlighting player composure, individual performances, and the team's overall quality and consistency across competitions.
Oliver Glasner praised Crystal Palace's second-half performance and character after their narrow penalty shootout defeat to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, highlighting impressive goalkeeper Walter Benítez and providing an update on injured player Chris Richards. He emphasized the importance of building on the positive aspects of the game and taking a break before upcoming fixtures.
Minnesota United advanced in the MLS playoffs after a dramatic 3-3 draw and a 7-6 penalty shootout victory over Seattle Sounders, despite playing with 10 men and conceding early goals, highlighted by goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair scoring the winning penalty and making a crucial save.