Major Upsets as Germany and Netherlands Exit World Cup; Key Teams Advance

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Published: 2026-07-02
Category: sports
Source: The Indian Express / News and Sentinel
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 concluded with significant results, as Belgium, France, Mexico, Norway, and England all secured their spots in the Round of 16. In surprising turns, football powerhouses Germany and the Netherlands were eliminated after losing their respective matches in penalty shootouts. These outcomes set the stage for an unpredictable knockout phase.

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