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Paraguay eliminated four-time champion Germany from the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout that prompted the government to declare a national holiday.

Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to reach the Round of 16 after a 1-1 draw. Bart Verbruggen made five saves for the Dutch before the Atlas Lions sealed the win.

Germany has suffered its first major tournament penalty shootout loss since 1976, falling 4-3 to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw at Boston Stadium.

Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry are refusing to take the West Indies lightly ahead of Tuesday's T20 World Cup semi-final, singling out Hayley Matthews as the ultimate threat.

The Memphis Grizzlies traded Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, offloading his $42.2 million salary to clear space for a full-scale rebuild.

The World Cup knockout stage is a strict single-elimination bracket requiring five consecutive victories to win the championship.