World Cup 2026 knockout stage drama unfolds with penalty heartbreak for Germany and Paraguay's upset victory, while Côte d'Ivoire faces Norway in last-32 action.

Côte d'Ivoire and Norway clash in World Cup 2026 last-32 match with kick-off at 12pm local time / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST, featuring live coverage and complete player guides for both nations.

Germany's historic 50-year penalty shootout streak ends after they miss three penalties in a shocking 4-3 loss to Paraguay, marking a dramatic knockout stage elimination.

Morocco secures a dramatic World Cup 2026 last-32 victory over the Netherlands, sparking mixed celebrations on Dutch streets with both jubilant fans and isolated incidents of bottle-throwing in The Hague.

Netherlands' World Cup elimination ends economist Joachim Klement's successful prediction model streak, with his algorithm having accurately forecasted tournament outcomes until the shocking upset.

Mexico faces their recurring curse of early knockout exits in the group stage, hoping to finally break their pattern of failing at the first hurdle after advancing from groups in recent tournaments.

Cartoonist David Squires captures World Cup penalty drama through political commentary, mocking Jonathan Tah's missed penalty compared to Chris Waddle's famous miss and Casemiro's summer struggles.

Africa Cup of Nations expansion proposal from 24 to 28 teams is rejected by CAF's executive committee, with members calling it a 'very bad idea' despite goals to make the tournament world-class.

Visual comparison of USA 1994 World Cup hosting versus 2026 tournament showcases evolution of the sport through changing hairstyles, stadium designs, kits, and fan celebrations over three decades.