World Cup 2026 Round of 32 – Germany Crash Out to Paraguay, Morocco Stun the Netherlands, and More Knockout Drama Awaits

The Round of 32 keeps delivering. Two giants are out: Germany were dumped out on penalties by Paraguay, and Morocco produced the shock of the competition so far by knocking out the Netherlands this morning.

Brazil also punched their ticket to the last 16 yesterday. Tonight, two more heavyweight ties kick off. Here's your full catch-up plus the blockbuster knockout action ahead — with odds straight from Chipstars.

Yesterday's Results

The knockouts opened with a tight one. Canada found the decisive goal to edge a cagey contest and become the first side into the Round of 16. South Africa's run ends here.

Brazil 2-1 Japan (Round of 32) — The five-time champions made hard work of it before pulling away in the second half, edging a spirited Japan side to march into the Round of 16.

Germany 1-1 Paraguay, Paraguay win 4-3 on penalties (Round of 32) — A gripping tie went the distance, and it was Paraguay who held their nerve from the spot to send Germany home in one of the bigger shocks of the round.

Today's Headline— A six-goal thriller and the entertainment of the day, ending all square.

Netherlands 1-1 Morocco, Morocco win 3-2 on penalties (Round of 32) — We flagged Morocco as a side capable of springing a surprise, and they delivered.

The Dutch dominated long spells but couldn't find a breakthrough, and Morocco kept their composure from twelve yards to book a stunning place in the last 16.— The heavyweight clash ended goalless, with both sides cancelling each other out in a tense tactical battle.

Tonight's Knockout Ties — Odds Inside

Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway — Wide open on paper. Côte d'Ivoire priced at 3.60, Norway the favourites at 2.19, the draw at 3.50. Over 2.5 goals at 1.87, Under at 2.02.

France vs Sweden — Les Bleus are massive favourites at 1.30, Sweden out at 11.00, the draw at 6.10. Over 3.5 goals at 2.13, Under at 1.77. France will be expected to cruise into the quarter-finals.

Algeria 3-3 Austria (Group J) — A six-goal thriller. Algeria and Austria served up the entertainment of the day in a breathless draw.

Colombia 0-0 Portugal (Group K) — The heavyweight clash ended goalless, with both sides cancelling each other out in a tense tactical battle.

Coming Up — More Round of 32 Action

The knockouts roll straight on:

Mexico vs Ecuador (01.07) — Mexico the narrow favourites at 2.31, Ecuador out at 4.00, the draw at 2.95. Over 2 goals at 2.22, Under at 1.72.

England vs DR Congo (01.07) — England huge favourites at 1.29, DR Congo a rank outsider at 13.00, draw at 5.55. Over 2.5 goals at 1.96, Under at 1.92.

Belgium vs Senegal (01.07) — Tight on paper. Belgium at 2.24, Senegal at 3.60, draw at 3.25. Over 2.5 goals at 2.17, Under at 1.75.

USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina (Thu 2) rounds out the next batch of Round of 32 ties, with Spain vs Austria and Portugal vs Croatia still to come — Ronaldo facing the Vatreni in a mouthwatering tie still on the horizon.

Where Things Stand

Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, and Morocco have all sealed their place in the Round of 16, while Germany and the Netherlands are already on the plane home — two big names to fall inside the space of a day. Of the sides tipped as favourites coming into the knockouts, Brazil, France, Argentina, and England remain on track, while Morocco have already lived up to their billing as the side most likely to spring an upset. From here it's win or go home for every team left — no replays, no margin for error.

The Round of 32 is when the World Cup truly comes alive. Don't miss a moment.

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