Upsets Rule as World Cup Roars On | Newark News

The 2026 World Cup knockout stage is exploding with drama as Paraguay stunned Germany and Morocco edged out the Netherlands in penalty shootouts, while Brazil clawed back to beat Japan in stoppage time. Canada, Paraguay, Morocco, and Brazil are now through to the Round of Sixteen, setting the stage for Tuesday’s high-stakes clashes featuring France, Mexico, and Norway. Fans are buzzing as underdogs defy expectations and shootouts deliver heart-pounding tension. Up next: Ivory Coast vs. Norway, France vs. Sweden, and Mexico vs. Ecuador — all before the U.S. plays on Wednesday. With the final just days away, the tournament’s wild ride shows no signs of slowing down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e08dfa35a3d29f40