World Cup 2026: The first 4 games in the Round of 32, with penalty shootouts and 3 late goals, have been incredible
The Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup has seen the early exits of Germany and the Netherlands following dramatic penalty shootouts.
The story so far
The matches were defined by penalty shootouts and several late goals, which have drawn significant attention during the tournament's current phase. Coverage from Sky News, The Guardian, Reuters, South Asian Herald, The Short Fuse, Sports Illustrated, and Cartilage Free Captain highlights the intensity of the penalty drama and the unexpected nature of these exits.
The reporting focuses on the results of the Day 19 matches and the overall atmosphere surrounding the tournament's progression. Attention now turns to upcoming fixtures, including the buildup to the match between Côte d’Ivoire and Norway.
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Coverage (7)
- World Cup news latest: Two European heavyweights knocked out in night of penalty drama Sky News · 46d ago
- World Cup 2026: Netherlands and Germany crash out, plus Côte d’Ivoire v Norway buildup The Guardian · 46d ago
- Best World Cup photos from Day 19 Reuters · 46d ago
- Germany, Netherlands Exit World Cup in Shootouts South Asian Herald · 46d ago
- Tuesday Cannon Fodder: World Cup Day 20 The Short Fuse · 46d ago
- SI:AM Sports Illustrated · 46d ago
- World Cup: Day 19 recap and Round of 32 Day 3 open thread Cartilage Free Captain · 46d ago
The obvious questions
Which major teams have been eliminated?
Germany and the Netherlands were eliminated from the tournament.
How were the matches decided?
The matches involving the exits of Germany and the Netherlands were decided by penalty shootouts.
What is the next match to watch?
Coverage identifies the upcoming match between Côte d’Ivoire and Norway as a point of interest.
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