Uganda
In Vancouver’s BC Place, Switzerland secured its first World Cup knockout victory since 1938, defeating Algeria 2‑0 thanks to early strikes from Breel Embolo and Denis Ndoye, and a dazzling performance by Jonathan Manzambi.
In a dramatic round‑of‑32 clash at Boston Stadium, Paraguay eliminated four‑time champions Germany on penalties, sparking jubilation among Ugandan supporters and prompting fresh debate about African fans’ growing influence on global football.
A gritty goalless draw against Paraguay at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium propelled the Socceroos into the round of 32, while the South Americans now await the fate of third‑placed teams.
A goalless stalemate in Los Angeles saw Belgium reduced to ten men after N. Ngoy’s red card, leaving Group G wide open. The result forces both sides to rethink tactics as the tournament’s second round approaches.
Ghana achieved a thrilling 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L match in Toronto, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time. The match was marked by a lack of scoring chances in the first half, but picked up tempo in the second half, culminating in a dramatic finish.