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Paraguay

Julian Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after World Cup exit: reports

Paraguay's Gill eyes France tie and return of sold jersey

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Germany v Paraguay - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 29, 2026 Paraguay's Orlando Gill saves a penalty from Germany's Kai Havertz during the penalty shootout REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Germany v Paraguay - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 29, 2026 Paraguay's Orlando Gill saves a penalty from Germany's Kai Havertz during the penalty shootout REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

France's fluent attack can profit against defensive Paraguay says Barcola

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 30, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their third goal with Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Vincent Carchietta
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 30, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their third goal with Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Vincent Carchietta

France wary of Paraguay revenge mission amid World Cup hype

France's Kylian Mbappe during training.
France's Kylian Mbappe during training.

Sweet 16 for France but plenty to improve on: Coach Deschamps

France celebrate their first goal with coach Didier Deschamps.
France celebrate their first goal with coach Didier Deschamps.

Paraguay says open to trade with China if Taiwan ties untouched

Paraguay’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ruben Ramirez, said his country is open to trade with China as long as it does not have to sever ties with Taiwan.
Paraguay’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ruben Ramirez, said his country is open to trade with China as long as it does not have to sever ties with Taiwan.

Mission possible: Kylian Mbappe and Didier Deschamps in perfect harmony as France gather steam

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 30, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal with coach Didier Deschamps IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Vincent Carchietta
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 30, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal with coach Didier Deschamps IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Vincent Carchietta

Crackdown on time-wasting at World Cup a rousing success, says referees chief Pierluigi Collina

Miguel Almiron (left) of Paraguay reacting after receiving a red card for covering his mouth while talking to another player during the game against Turkey on June 19.
Miguel Almiron (left) of Paraguay reacting after receiving a red card for covering his mouth while talking to another player during the game against Turkey on June 19.

Germany will not go back to business as usual after World Cup blow, says FA chief

TOPSHOT - Germany's midfielder #10 Jamal Musiala reacts after losing the penalty shootout during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Germany and Paraguay at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 29, 2026.  (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)
TOPSHOT - Germany's midfielder #10 Jamal Musiala reacts after losing the penalty shootout during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Germany and Paraguay at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 29, 2026.  (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)

After years in football's wilderness, Paraguay's Canale steps up to sink Germany

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Germany v Paraguay - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 29, 2026 Paraguay's Jose Canale scores a penalty during the penalty shootout to win the match and qualify for the round of 16 stage of the world cup REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Germany v Paraguay - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 29, 2026 Paraguay's Jose Canale scores a penalty during the penalty shootout to win the match and qualify for the round of 16 stage of the world cup REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.