Paraguay defeats Germany, advances to Round of 16
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Paraguay pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Germany in a penalty shootout after a one-to-one draw, advancing to the Round of 16 for only the second time in their history. Goalkeeper Orlando Gill was pivotal, making six saves during the shootout. Paraguay will face France, who dominated their Round of 32 match against Sweden, winning three to nothing. Kylian Mbappé leads the tournament in scoring with six goals. In other matches, Canada secured their first-ever knockout stage victory by defeating South Africa one to nothing, and they will now play Morocco, who advanced by beating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout. Egypt made history by winning their first World Cup knockout match, overcoming Australia in penalties after a one-to-one draw. Argentina narrowly defeated Cape Verde three to two in extra time, with Lionel Messi scoring his twentieth World Cup goal. The United States men's national team won their first knockout stage match since 2002, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina two to nothing. They will face Belgium in the next round, but will be without suspended striker Folarin Balogun. England is set to play Mexico, with both teams looking to advance further in the tournament.
WHO:
Paraguay
Germany
Orlando Gill
France
Sweden
Kylian Mbappé
Canada
South Africa
Morocco
Netherlands
Egypt
Australia
Argentina
Cape Verde
Lionel Messi
United States men's national team
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Belgium
Folarin Balogun
England
Mexico
WHAT:
Paraguay defeated Germany in a penalty shootout after a one-to-one draw.
Paraguay advanced to the Round of 16 for only the second time in their history.
Orlando Gill made six saves during the shootout.
France won three to nothing against Sweden.
Kylian Mbappé leads the tournament in scoring with six goals.
Canada defeated South Africa one to nothing.
Morocco advanced by beating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout.
Egypt won their first World Cup knockout match, overcoming Australia in penalties after a one-to-one draw.
Argentina defeated Cape Verde three to two in extra time.
Lionel Messi scored his twentieth World Cup goal.
The United States men's national team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina two to nothing.
The United States will face Belgium in the next round.
Folarin Balogun is suspended for the next match.
England is set to play Mexico.
WHERE:
Round of 16
Knockout stage
WHEN:
Paraguay's match against Germany
France's match against Sweden
Canada's match against South Africa
Morocco's match against the Netherlands
Egypt's match against Australia
Argentina's match against Cape Verde
United States' match against Bosnia and Herzegovina
WHY:
Paraguay pulled off a stunning upset.
Canada secured their first-ever knockout stage victory.
Egypt made history by winning their first World Cup knockout match.
The United States men's national team won their first knockout stage match since 2002.
HOW:
Paraguay won in a penalty shootout.
Canada won by scoring one goal.
Morocco advanced by winning in a penalty shootout.
Egypt won in penalties after a one-to-one draw.
Argentina won in extra time.
The United States won by scoring two goals.