World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Penalty Shootouts: Germany & Netherlands Out
Published 30 June 2026 — live from the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
29 June 2026 produced two penalty shootouts in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 — Paraguay eliminated Germany and Morocco knocked out the Netherlands. Both ties finished 1–1 after extra time, matching the drama FIFA highlights across its World Cup 2026 coverage.
Full match reports → June 29 results hub · Penalty rules
Penalty Shootout Results (29 June)
| Match | Final score | Shootout | Winner | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Germany 1–1 Paraguay | Paraguay 4–3 | Paraguay | Germany |
| 75 | Netherlands 1–1 Morocco | Morocco 3–2 | Morocco | Netherlands |
Brazil's 2–1 win over Japan (M76) was decided in regulation — no shootout needed.
Match 74 — Germany vs Paraguay (Foxborough)
| Phase | Detail |
|---|---|
| Regulation | Julio Enciso 42'; Kai Havertz 54' |
| Extra time | No further goals |
| Shootout | Paraguay 4–3 |
| Man of the Match | Julio Enciso |
Germany — seven-time finalists and 2014 champions — exit in the first knockout round. Paraguay advance to face the France vs Sweden winner in Match 89 (4 July, Philadelphia).
Match 75 — Netherlands vs Morocco (Monterrey)
| Phase | Detail |
|---|---|
| Regulation | Cody Gakpo 72'; Issa Diop 90+1' |
| Extra time | No further goals |
| Shootout | Morocco 3–2 |
| Man of the Match | Issa Diop |
The Netherlands led until stoppage time — Diop's equaliser forced extra time and penalties. Morocco set up Canada vs Morocco in Match 90 on 4 July.
World Cup 2026 Penalty Rules (Knockout)
Per FIFA / IFAB laws:
- Tied after 90 minutes → 30 minutes extra time (two 15-minute periods)
- Still tied → penalty shootout (best of five, then sudden death)
- Shootout goals do not count for the Golden Boot
- VAR applies to in-game penalties; shootouts follow standard FIFA protocol
European Giants Eliminated
| Team | FIFA ranking context | 2026 exit |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Former champions | M74 penalties vs Paraguay |
| Netherlands | 2010 finalists | M75 penalties vs Morocco |
Both sides won group-stage fixtures comfortably — Germany beat Curaçao 7–1; the Netherlands beat Sweden 5–1 — but knockout football punished fine margins.
What's Next
| Date | Round of 16 |
|---|---|
| 30 Jun | France vs Sweden, Ivory Coast vs Norway, Mexico vs Ecuador |
| 1–3 Jul | M80–M88 |
See June 30 schedule and the bracket update.
FAQ
How many penalty shootouts in World Cup 2026 so far?
Two on 29 June 2026 — both in the Round of 16 (M74 and M75).
Did Germany and Netherlands lose on penalties?
Yes. Paraguay beat Germany 4–3 and Morocco beat Netherlands 3–2 after 1–1 draws.
Do penalty goals count for the Golden Boot?
No — only goals in regulation and extra time count toward the Golden Boot standings.