Germany crash out on pens v Paraguay, Brazil edge past Japan thanks to Gabriel Martinelli’s late winner, and England begin preparing for the knockout stages…with penalty practice.

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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Morocco's striker Saibari scored the last penalty kick to win the match for his team.Morocco became the first African nation to reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Tuesday.

The round of 16 match ended 1-1 after extra time. Paraguay had gone in front when Julio Enciso scored on a header late in the first half. Kai Havertz equalized in the 52nd minute for four-time champion Germany.

Jose Canale scored on the first sudden death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves and Paraguay upset Germany 4-3 on penalties after finishing regulation 1-1.