QtrendsParaguay's penalty shootout victory over Germany for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup. Brazil staged a dramatic comeback against Japan inspired by Ancelotti. Wimbledon's opening day saw ten British players eliminated, while Djokovic and Sinner survived first-round scares. Manchester City appointed Enzo Maresca to replace Pep Guardiola as manager.
Paraguay defeated Germany in a penalty shootout in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Germany had never lost a penalty shootout at the World Cup before this match. Paraguay advanced to the Round of 16, while the four-time champion Germans were eliminated in the group stage. The result sent shockwaves through the football world and dominated global sports headlines.
Brazil mounted a dramatic comeback against Japan, with Carlo Ancelotti's tactical adjustments turning the match around. Gabriel Martinelli's goal sealed Japan's elimination from the tournament. Ancelotti's experience and in-game management were credited for inspiring the turnaround. The result kept Brazil's World Cup campaign on track.
Ten British players were eliminated on the first day of Wimbledon in a nightmare start for home hopes. Harriet Dart and Cameron Norrie both fell short in their opening matches. Jack Draper was forced to withdraw due to an arm injury, further compounding the disappointing results. British media described the day as one of the worst opening days in recent memory.
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner both overcame difficult first-round matches to advance at Wimbledon. Top seeds Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka also answered early doubts with solid performances. The tournament's opening day saw established stars tested by motivated underdogs. Djokovic in particular had to battle through a tense encounter to keep his title hopes alive.
Manchester City hired Enzo Maresca as manager to replace Pep Guardiola after his decade-long tenure. Maresca previously served as Guardiola's assistant during City's treble-winning 2018-19 season. The Italian manager faces the daunting challenge of maintaining City's dominance in English football. He is expected to lead the team at the upcoming Hong Kong Football Festival.