Japan was beaten by Brazil, Germany and Netherlands eliminated after dramatic penalty shoot-outs

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 30: Kaishu Sano of Japan is tackled by Bruno Guimaraes of Brazil during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at Houston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Credit: Etsuo Hara/Getty Images

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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