World Cup update: Germany and Netherlands eliminated after dramatic penalty shoot-outs

Paraguayan defender with number 15, Gustavo Gómez (right), and his teammates celebrate after winning on penalties in the World Cup round of 16 against Germany at Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 29, 2026. Source: AFP / CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP

Day 19 of the FIFA World Cup featured three fiercely contested knockout matches with heavyweights Germany and the Netherlands eliminated after dramatic penalty shootouts, while Brazil snatches victory moments before the final whistle.

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