Leon Goretzka Reportedly Turned Down Penalty Before Jonathan Tah Missed

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Leon Goretzka Reportedly Turned Down Penalty Before Jonathan Tah Missed

According to BILD, Joshua Kimmich twice asked Goretzka to take Germany’s sixth penalty against Paraguay, but the midfielder declined both times. Tah then stepped up for what was reportedly his first-ever professional penalty and missed the decisive kick. The missed penalty eliminated Germany from the World Cup. Paraguay can next face either France or Sweden in the next round.

By Tanish Chachra

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Netherlands FA Condemns Racist Abuse After Morocco Penalty Exit

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Netherlands FA Condemns Racist Abuse After Morocco Penalty Exit

The Royal Netherlands Football Association condemned racist and discriminatory online abuse aimed at players after their World Cup elimination as the Oranje lost 3-2 on penalties to Morocco following a 1-1 draw across 120 minutes. Thanking players, staff and supporters, the KNVB said it drew “a clear line,” adding racism and discrimination have no place “in football, online or society.”

By Nischay Rathore

USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Joins Two Super Bowls as Levi's Stadium's Costliest Events

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USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Joins Two Super Bowls as Levi's Stadium's Costliest Events

USA's World Cup knockout clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina has become Levi's Stadium's third-most expensive event ever. Get-in tickets reached $1,274, trailing only the 2016 and 2026 Super Bowls, while sideline seats topped $10,000. Hours before kickoff, the absolute lowest get-in price plunged to $3,361 on tracking services like TicketData for the Super Bowl 2026.


By Nidheesh Kumar

Morocco Head Coach Promises Mexico Warm Welcome at Next World Cup

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Morocco Head Coach Promises Mexico Warm Welcome at Next World Cup

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi thanked Mexico’s supporters after the World Cup bond between both fanbases went viral. Ouahbi said the next tournament in Morocco would let his country “return the favor,” promising Mexico would feel at home with packed stadiums cheering them on. His message came after Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties in the Round of 32 at Monterrey Stadium.

By Nischay Rathore

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mocks Iran After World Cup Elimination

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mocks Iran After World Cup Elimination

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin mocked Iran after their World Cup elimination, saying he was “glad they’re done” and “not coming back.” He added he “might’ve sung a song or two” and “danced a happy dance” after visas were pulled. The remarks followed Team Melli’s exit after three draws and strict U.S. travel limits during the tournament.

By Nischay Rathore

FOX Sets Men’s World Cup Group Stage Viewership Record

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FOX Sets Men’s World Cup Group Stage Viewership Record

FOX said the 2026 World Cup group stage delivered a record 5.052 million average viewers across 72 matches, the highest English-language men’s World Cup group-stage telecast average in history. The figure, sourced to Nielsen Media Research, is up 92% from 2022, giving the expanded 48-team tournament a major ratings win before the knockout rounds even began.

By Nischay Rathore

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