Germany and Netherlands eliminated from World Cup on penalties
Germany and Netherlands were knocked out of the World Cup in penalty shootouts, ending their campaigns.
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The World Cup saw its first major shocks as two European heavyweights, Germany and the Netherlands, were eliminated in penalty shootouts on the same night. Four-time champions Germany lost to Paraguay in a round of 32 match in Boston, marking the first time the Germans have ever lost a World Cup penalty shootout. Paraguay took the lead just before half-time through Julio and Sisco, and Arsenal's Kai Havers equalised after the break. Neither side could find a winner, and the match went to penalties. Havers took the first spot kick and it was saved, the first miss by a German man in a World Cup penalty shootout since 1982. Nick Walter Marder's penalty was also blocked, and Jonathan Tarr's miss gave Paraguay a 4-3 win. Germany had at least made it out of their group, something they failed to do in 2018 and 2022, but this defeat compounds their misery as they have not won a knockout stage match since lifting the trophy in 2014.
In the other shock, Morocco beat the Netherlands on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The Dutch missed three penalties, and Morocco triumphed 3-2 in the shootout. This was the Netherlands' earliest-ever exit from the tournament. Morocco, who reached the semi-finals in 2022, advanced to the round of 16.
England, who begin their knockout campaign against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta, will have taken note of the upsets. The England manager Thomas Tuchel faces injury issues, particularly at right-back, with Reece James, Tino Livramento, and Jerrel Kwanzaa all concerns. Jed Spence may be brought into the starting 11. The match takes place in a state-of-the-art stadium with a roof and air conditioning, but England will be wary of a motivated DR Congo side. Coverage of England's match begins at 4pm on BBC One.
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Key Claims
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| Claim | Channel 5 | BBC One | ITV | Sky News |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Germany missing three penalties including a missed first penalty by Havertz, marking Germany's first ever penalty shootout loss. | ||||
| Netherlands lost to Morocco on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Netherlands missing three penalties and Morocco winning 3-2, marking Netherlands' earliest World Cup exit; Cody Gakpo scored and was emotional after a personal tragedy. | ||||
| England have right-back injury issues with Reece James, Tino Livramento, and Jerrel Kwanzaa missing from training. | · | · | ||
| Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to advance to the round of 16. | · | · | · |
Channel Perspectives
What each channel focused on, with key quotes.
Sky News focused on the dramatic nature of Germany's defeat, highlighting the historical significance of losing on penalties for the first time. The report also included a brief update on Brazil's win and England's upcoming match, with a tone that emphasised the shock and the stakes for England. The segment was part of a broader news bulletin that also covered weather and travel insurance.
- “Four-time World Champions beaten by Paraguay. And in a manner that's never happened to the Germans before at a World Cup, losing on penalties.”
- “The first miss in a World Cup penalty shoot-out by a German man since 1982.”
5 News at Lunchtime gave a very brief summary of the World Cup shocks, focusing on the fact that Germany were knocked out on penalties and the Netherlands suffered their earliest-ever exit. The report was concise and part of a broader news bulletin that also covered asylum seeker costs. No additional details or analysis were provided.
- “It was a night of shocks at the World Cup. Four-time champions Germany have been knocked out by Paraguay on penalties after a 1-1-1 draw, and the Netherlands suffered their earliest-ever exit from the tournament, beaten on penalties by Morocco.”
BBC ONE West provided a detailed report on the shocks, including the specific penalty misses for both Germany and the Netherlands. The coverage then shifted to England's preparations, with a focus on the pressure and the need to take the tournament seriously. The sports editor emphasised the raised stakes and the injury problems in England's squad. The tone was analytical and concerned about England's prospects.
- “The Germans missed three of their spot kicks. It was the first time they've ever lost on penalties at the World Cup, which they last won in 2014.”
- “It is a reminder if England needed it, isn't it, of the raised stakes now. This is where this World Cup gets very serious indeed. It's win or bust.”
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