{"id":4693,"date":"2026-07-16T07:16:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T11:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/?post_type=news&#038;p=4693"},"modified":"2026-07-16T07:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T11:21:48","slug":"biggest-shocks-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/news\/biggest-shocks-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Biggest Shocks of the World Cup 2026 So Far"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The World Cup 2026 has been anything but predictable. Heavyweights have fallen, minnows have soared and the knockout bracket has been blown wide open. Here are the <strong>biggest shocks of the World Cup 2026<\/strong> so far. For the full picture, see our <a href=\"\/ca\/world-cup-2026\/\">World Cup 2026<\/a> hub.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Germany dumped out by Paraguay<\/h2>\n<p>The biggest shock of the lot. Four-time world champions Germany were <a href=\"\/ca\/news\/germany-vs-paraguay-player-ratings\/\">beaten on penalties by Paraguay<\/a> in the Round of 32, drawing 1-1 after extra time before losing the shootout 4-3. Julian Nagelsmann&#8217;s side dominated the ball and racked up 21 shots, but <a href=\"\/ca\/news\/julio-enciso-stats\/\">Julio Enciso<\/a>&#8216;s opener put Paraguay ahead; Havertz levelled to send the tie to penalties, but Paraguay held their nerve to pull off a stunning giant-killing.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Morocco send the Netherlands home<\/h2>\n<p>Another fancied side fell on spot-kicks: the Netherlands <a href=\"\/ca\/news\/netherlands-vs-morocco-player-ratings\/\">lost on penalties to Morocco<\/a> in the Round of 32. Cody Gakpo had put the Dutch ahead, but Morocco &mdash; inspired by captain <a href=\"\/ca\/news\/achraf-hakimi-stats\/\">Achraf Hakimi<\/a> &mdash; levelled late through defender Diop and won the shootout 3-2 to march into the last 16.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Norway knock out Brazil<\/h2>\n<p>The shock of the knockout rounds. Five-time world champions Brazil were <a href=\"\/ca\/news\/brazil-vs-norway-player-ratings\/\">beaten 2-1 by Norway<\/a> in the Round of 16, Erling Haaland striking twice \u2014 including a 90th-minute winner \u2014 to send the Sele\u00e7\u00e3o crashing out and book Norway&#8217;s place in the last eight.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Canada make history<\/h2>\n<p>Not every surprise is a disaster. Co-hosts Canada beat <a href=\"\/ca\/news\/south-africa-vs-canada-player-ratings\/\">South Africa 1-0<\/a> in the Round of 32, Stephen Eustaquio&#8217;s 92nd-minute winner sending them into the last 16 for the first time in their men&#8217;s World Cup history &mdash; though their run was ended by Morocco in the last 16.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Cape Verde&#8217;s fairytale<\/h2>\n<p>One of the smallest nations ever to reach a World Cup, Cape Verde announced themselves by holding Spain to a goalless draw in their opener and going on to reach the knockout rounds &mdash; a remarkable achievement that ranks among the stories of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The bracket is wide open<\/h2>\n<p>With Germany, the Netherlands and now five-time champions Brazil all eliminated \u2014 and all three co-host nations (the USA, Mexico and Canada) knocked out in the last 16 \u2014 the road to the final has never looked more open. With the semi-finals done, Spain and Argentina will contest the final.<p><em>19+ (18+ in AB\/MB\/QC). Please play responsibly. ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 (ON) &mdash; see your province&#8217;s helpline for resources elsewhere.<\/em><\/p><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-shkca1\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the biggest shock of the World Cup 2026 so far?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Germany, the four-time world champions, being knocked out by Paraguay on penalties in the Round of 32 is the biggest shock of the tournament so far.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-shkca2\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which big teams have been eliminated from the World Cup 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Germany (Paraguay) and the Netherlands (Morocco) went out on penalties in the Round of 32, and five-time champions Brazil were beaten 2-1 by Norway in the last 16. Portugal also exited, losing to Spain.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-shkca3\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How far have Canada gone at the World Cup 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Co-hosts Canada reached the last 16 for the first time in their men&#8217;s World Cup history, beating South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32 before losing to Morocco in the last 16.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-shkca4\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Has Cape Verde done well at the World Cup 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. 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