Paraguay and Morocco Advance to 2026 World Cup Round of 16

In the ongoing 2026 World Cup, four teams have secured their places in the Round of 16, with Paraguay and Morocco being the latest to qualify. Paraguay triumphed over Germany with a score of 3-2, where Julio Encisco provided the initial lead.

Germany's Kai Havertz equalized with a header, but ultimately, Germany lost as several players, including Havertz, missed crucial penalty kicks. Meanwhile, Morocco's match against the Netherlands ended in a dramatic penalty shootout after a late equalizer from Issa Diop.

The Netherlands, despite scoring first through Cody Gakpo, faced elimination as players like Quentin Timber, Crysencio Summerville, and Justin Kluivert failed to convert their penalties. Paraguay and Morocco join Brazil and Canada in the next round of the tournament.