Saibari sends Morocco through, Germany and Netherlands crash out

Morocco through on penalties, Saibari the hero again

Three hours in Monterrey. Morocco 1–1 Netherlands, then penalties, and Ismael Saibari buried the decisive spot-kick to send your team into the round of 16 (4). Both sides missed repeatedly in a chaotic shootout. The Netherlands, ranked sixth in the world, are out, and Morocco have now eliminated them in back-to-back tournaments.

Germany crash out, Klinsmann unloads

Germany lost on penalties to Paraguay, their first World Cup shootout defeat ever (2). Manuel Neuer could not save them. Jurgen Klinsmann did not hold back: "We are in a huge hole," the former striker said, calling the exit embarrassing (3). Julian Nagelsmann admitted his team is no longer first-class but wants to stay in the job.

Brazil rally past Japan, Ancelotti turns it around

Brazil trailed Japan before a second-half comeback saved them from humiliation (1). Carlo Ancelotti gets the credit for the tactical shift. Japan have now gone out in the knockout stage after holding a lead for three consecutive tournaments.

Mexico–Ecuador at the Azteca tonight

Co-hosts Mexico, led by Javier Aguirre, face Ecuador in the last round of 16 match. Aguirre is banking on the Azteca crowd to tip the balance.

Driessen hammers Frenkie de Jong

Dutch journalist Valentijn Driessen went after Frenkie de Jong following the loss to Morocco: "He is the best player in Oranje, but he doesn't take the team by the hand" (4). The criticism is sharp, de Jong was expected to dominate a night like this, and he did not.

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