World Cup 2026 June 29 Results: Paraguay and Morocco Stun the Giants
Archive: World Cup 2026 results June 29. This dated report covers a completed matchday. Use the final group standings and knockout bracket for the complete tournament context.
Quick summary: On June 29, the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 produced two of the biggest shocks in recent memory. Paraguay knocked out Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, Morocco dumped out the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following their own 1-1 stalemate, and Brazil avoided an upset with a late Gabriel Martinelli winner to beat Japan 2-1.
It was a day of drama, penalties and giant-killings that blew the knockout bracket wide open. Two pre-tournament contenders are heading home, and the Round of 16 is taking shape. Here’s the full recap.
World Cup 2026 results June 29
The Round of 32 exploded into life! Paraguay produced the shock of the tournament, dumping out Germany 4-3 on penalties, while Morocco continued their knockout heroics to eliminate the Netherlands 3-2 on spot-kicks. Brazil, meanwhile, needed a late Gabriel Martinelli winner to edge a stubborn Japan 2-1. Two giants are out — and Canada now face Morocco in the last 16!
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Brazil 2-1 Japan
Brazil avoided a major scare, but only just. Japan — true to their reputation for troubling the biggest sides — pushed the five-time champions all the way at NRG Stadium in Houston, and it took a late strike from Gabriel Martinelli in injury time to settle a tense, see-saw contest 2-1. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were made to grind for the win, with Japan’s organisation and threat on the counter exposing the work Brazil still have to do. The Seleção are through, but this was a reminder that they remain a work in progress — and they will need to improve to go deep. Next up: the winner of Ivory Coast vs Norway in the Round of 16.
Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay win 4-3 on penalties)
The shock of the tournament. Paraguay produced a stunning upset to knock out Germany, holding Julian Nagelsmann’s heavily-fancied side to a 1-1 draw across 120 gruelling minutes before winning the penalty shootout 4-3 at Gillette Stadium. Goalkeeper Orlando Gill was the hero, producing crucial saves in the shootout, and Paraguay held their nerve from the spot to seal an all-time result. Germany — one of the pre-tournament favourites — are sensationally eliminated, their campaign ending in heartbreak after a contest that also featured a contentious VAR call that denied them an extra-time goal. Gustavo Alfaro’s disciplined, battling Paraguay march on to face the winner of France vs Sweden.
Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (Morocco win 3-2 on penalties)
In the night’s blockbuster, Morocco once again proved their knockout pedigree, eliminating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Monterrey. Cody Gakpo had given the Dutch the lead in the second half, but Morocco refused to die — and Issa Diop’s header in first-half stoppage time of the 90th minute, rising behind Virgil van Dijk to meet a perfect cross, forced extra time. Neither side could find a winner across the additional 30 minutes, sending the tie to penalties, where Morocco held their nerve to triumph. For the Netherlands, it’s familiar agony — they have not lost a World Cup match in regulation since 2010, but once again fell on penalties. The 2022 semi-finalists Morocco advance to a mouthwatering Round of 16 tie with co-hosts Canada.
The Round of 16 is taking shape
With the first four knockout ties complete, Canada, Brazil, Paraguay and Morocco have reached the Round of 16, while South Africa, Japan, Germany and the Netherlands are out. The standout confirmed tie: Canada vs Morocco, on July 4 in Houston. See the full picture on our World Cup 2026 Bracket and Round of 32 pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the World Cup 2026 results on June 29? Brazil beat Japan 2-1, Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties (1-1 after extra time), and Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties (1-1 after extra time).
Are Germany out of the World Cup 2026? Yes — Germany were knocked out by Paraguay on penalties in the Round of 32, one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.
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