Germany are out of the World Cup after Paraguay held their nerve to win a gripping penalty shoot-out after surviving a controversial VAR in extra-time. Julian Nagelsmann’s side thought they had taken ...

Two World Cup round of 32 matches went to penalty shootouts on Monday, resulting in two soccer powers, Germany and the Netherlands, exiting the tournament earlier than expected. Losing a World Cup ...

Paraguay ride resilience and belief into daunting World Cup clash in Boston Ajdin Hrustic #10 of Australia competes for the ball against Omar Alderete #3 and Matias Galarza #23 of Paraguay during the ...

England, Portugal, Ghana, Egypt and Paraguay all went through to the last 32 of the World Cup based on the results of other games on Friday. Only Paraguay have already played all three of their group ...

England, Portugal, Ghana, Egypt and Paraguay all advanced to the last 32 of the World Cup based on the results of other games on Friday. Only Paraguay have already played all three of their group ...

A supporter of Cape Verde’s national football team celebrates after his team qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup in Mindelo, on June 27, 2026. Photo by Queila Fernandes / AFP.

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said officials should reassess the placement of pitch-side advertising boards at the World ‌Cup after attacker Julio Enciso crashed into one behind the Australia goal ...

Jacinta Allan might drop a note thanking the Socceroos and FIFA for their splendid practical support for her signature election-year policy. Working from home proved a runaway success on Friday.

NZ Herald football writer Michael Burgess and Newstalk ZB football analyst Jason Pine reflect on the All Whites clash with Egypt and look ahead to the Belgium match. Australia qualified for the World ...

But for today, it's time to get the weekend started thanks to a superb result. Thanks for being with us throughout the morning and into the afternoon, I hope you didn't miss too much work. From myself ...