Paraguay and Morocco Stun Football Giants: Germany and Netherlands Eliminated from 2026 World Cup.

Shock Results on Day Two of the Round of 32

According to Novyny.live: Germany and the Netherlands suffered stunning early exits from the 2026 World Cup on the second day of the Round of 32, falling to Paraguay and Morocco respectively. This tournament, held across North America, has already delivered major surprises that have reshaped the knockout bracket. In the Germany vs. Paraguay clash, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Paraguay ultimately prevailing 4-3 in the penalty shootout. Julio Enciso opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, while Kai Havertz equalized for Germany in the 54th minute.

Enciso’s goal put Germany on the back foot, but Havertz leveled the score shortly after halftime. Paraguayan goalkeeper Roberto Gil emerged as the hero, saving penalties from Havertz and Woltermade to force the shootout, where his team’s composure from the spot secured the victory.

Morocco Edges Netherlands in Penalty Drama

In the other fixture, Morocco and the Netherlands also finished 1-1 after regular time. Cody Gakpo scored for the Dutch in the 72nd minute, but Diop equalized deep into stoppage time (90+1). The subsequent penalty shootout saw Morocco triumph 3-2. Justin Kluivert, Jurriën Timber, and Crysencio Summerville all missed their spot-kicks, costing the Netherlands a place in the next round.

These results mean Paraguay eliminated Germany, while Morocco knocked out the Netherlands, highlighting the unpredictable nature of this World Cup. Fans and analysts alike were caught off guard by the defeats of these traditional football powerhouses.

These matches serve as a powerful reminder that on the biggest football stages, any outcome is possible, and less-fancied teams can claim monumental victories.

The early departures of Germany and the Netherlands raise questions about their preparation and competitiveness on the global stage, while opening up new opportunities for other nations as the tournament progresses.