World Cup 2026: The first 4 games in the Round of 32, with penalty shootouts and 3 late goals, have been incredible
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Key Points:
- The 2026 World Cup knockout round has started with high drama, featuring two penalty shootouts and two matches decided in stoppage time, signaling an exciting remainder of the tournament.
- Canada advanced to the Round of 16 with a late 92nd-minute goal by Stephen Eustáquito, marking their deepest World Cup run, and will face Morocco next.
- Paraguay upset Germany in a tense match that went to penalties, marking Germany's first-ever World Cup shootout loss and another early exit for the 2014 champions.
- Brazil staged a dramatic comeback against Japan, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a stoppage-time winner to secure Brazil's place in the Round of 16.
- Morocco rallied from behind to draw with the Netherlands in stoppage time and ultimately won on penalties, setting up a Round of 16 clash with Canada.
