QtrendsWorld Cup 2026 delivers two massive upsets as Paraguay eliminates Germany on penalties and Morocco sends the Netherlands home, both in dramatic shootouts. Brazil comes from behind to beat Japan and advance. British tennis suffers a disastrous opening day at Wimbledon with ten home players losing, including withdrawals and defeats for Draper, Dart, and Norrie.
Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout to advance to the World Cup last 16, handing the Dutch their earliest-ever exit from the tournament. The match was a nail-biting affair that saw Morocco come from behind to force extra time before winning from the spot. The victory sets up a clash with Canada in the knockout stage. Multiple outlets including Sky Sports, AP News, BBC, and Al Jazeera covered the stunning result.
Paraguay pulled off the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup by defeating Germany in a penalty shootout, sending the four-time champions crashing out. The emotional victory sparked tears of joy across Paraguay, with the coach hailing the result as 'extraordinary'. AP News called it one of the all-time World Cup upsets, while BBC captured Paraguay's emotional celebrations. The loss plunges German football into a crisis of confidence.
Germany's World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties has triggered a crisis in German football, with pundits questioning the national team's direction. Sky Sports and The Independent both highlighted the scale of the shock, while Arab News described the result as 'seismic'. The defeat marks one of the earliest exits for the four-time champions in modern tournament history.
Brazil staged a dramatic comeback inspired by a tactical adjustment from coach Ancelotti's old habit, stunning Japan after falling behind. The Independent reported on the inspiring turnaround, while SCMP noted Japan's coach admitted the team was 'a little naive' and 'need to grow' from the experience. The win keeps Brazil on course in the tournament.
Wimbledon's opening day was a disaster for British tennis as ten home players lost their matches, including defeats for Harriet Dart and Cameron Norrie, and an injury withdrawal from Jack Draper due to an arm problem. The Guardian reported Dart and Norrie fell short while Draper pulled out, and The Independent described the day as 'nightmarish', calling it one of the worst starts for British hopes in recent memory.