Overview
- Paraguay beat Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a match decided Monday night, advancing to the last 16 by winning the shootout 4-3.
- The loss intensified criticism of Julian Nagelsmann and prompted immediate discussion inside the German federation about leadership and possible replacements including Jürgen Klopp.
- France, unbeaten in the group stage with 10 goals largely from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, will face Sweden at Meadowlands Stadium with Didier Deschamps back on the bench following a recent bereavement.
- Norway meet Ivory Coast at AT&T Stadium in Dallas with Norway's Marcus Pedersen warning that Ivorian defender Wendell Diomandé is a major threat, and both matches are available on DAZN with France–Sweden also on Rai in Italy.
- Mexico has ordered school closures, recommended remote public-sector work, and limited alcohol sales for its knockout day to manage crowds and transport, showing how national authorities are preparing for heavy domestic interest during the tournament.