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In Vancouver’s BC Place, Switzerland secured a historic knockout‑stage victory, beating Algeria 2‑0 to reach the last‑16 for the first time since 1938, thanks to early strikes from Breel Embolo and Noah Ndoye.
In a historic knockout clash, Paraguay eliminated four‑time champions Germany via a 4‑3 penalty shoot‑out, sparking national celebrations and prompting a harsh self‑assessment from coach Julian Nagelsmann.
With the United States already through, Australia and Paraguay face off in a winner‑takes‑all clash that will decide the second automatic spot from Group D and keep a third‑place lifeline open for both sides.
At 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could shatter records when he debuts for India against a depleted Irish side, sparking debate on youth in elite cricket and testing Ireland’s new‑look squad.
A 71‑second strike by Morocco’s Ismael Saibari handed the North Africans a 1‑0 win over Scotland in Boston, leaving the Tartan Army’s knockout hopes hanging by a thread.