The definitive, static archive tracking the crucial Round of 32 shootouts and confirmed paths forward. Locked at 18:12 CEST on June 30, 2026.
When standard margins failed, the spot-kick dramas unfolded. Explore the two high-tension shootouts that decided Round of 32 advancement.
Germany 3-4 Paraguay on penalties
Netherlands 2-3 Morocco on penalties
Two matchups in the Round of 32 were decided without the need for penalties. Relive the direct scorelines.
These four nations secured their qualification slots during the initial knockout phase matches ended before the snapshotted period.
| Nation | Round of 32 Match Status | Next Matchday Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Defeated South Africa 1-0 | Confirmed vs Morocco (4 July) |
| Brazil | Defeated Japan 2-1 | Confirmed vs Winner Ivory Coast/Norway (5 July) |
| Paraguay | Drew 1-1 with Germany (Won 4-3 Pens) | Confirmed vs Winner France/Sweden (4 July) |
| Morocco | Drew 1-1 with Netherlands (Won 3-2 Pens) | Confirmed vs Canada (4 July) |
These are the highly anticipated Round of 16 route pairings directly produced by the outcomes of the Round of 32 matches.
An elite Round of 16 encounter following Canada's 1-0 win and Morocco's dramatic shootout triumph.
Paraguay's slot is secured following their 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Germany.
Brazil books their Round of 16 card with a solid 2-1 clean outcome over Japan.