2026 FIFA World Cup: How to watch and other questions answered : NPR

• Germany set a new all-time FIFA World Cup record after their Round of 16 match against Paraguay ended in a 1-1 draw. • Under manager Julian Nagelsmann, the team pushed the game into extra time to determine who advances in the 2026 tournament.

• The 2026 World Cup has entered its expanded knockout phase, beginning with the round of 32 to determine which teams advance to the last 16. • The tournament's new format features a longer knockout stage, increasing the number of matches and the competitive stakes for participating nations.

• Germany, Italy, and Spain have collectively won nine World Cups but are currently struggling, with none of the three nations winning a knockout stage match since 2014. • This trend highlights a significant decline in the dominance of these traditional European football giants on the global stage.

• The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues on Tuesday, June 30, with a series of Round of 32 knockout matches. • Tournament favorites France face Sweden for the first time in the finals, while co-hosts Mexico and a Norway team returning to the knockouts since 1998 also feature.

• Neymar has returned to competitive action, appearing as a substitute in a match against Scotland during the World Cup 2026 cycle. • Other high-profile players, including Lamine Yamal, Christian Pulisic, Mohamed Salah, and Reece James, are currently being monitored for injuries.

• Sportsbook operators report that betting on the 2026 World Cup has surged past expectations, setting new records for the event. • The surge is driven by the tournament being hosted in North America, which allows U.S. audiences to attend and watch matches live.

• England has qualified for its eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup after achieving a perfect record of eight wins in eight qualification matches. • The team will be led by manager Thomas Tuchel, marking his first time guiding a national side through a major international tournament.

• Novak Djokovic, the 39-year-old Serbian champion, defeated China's Wu Yibing in a four-set first-round match at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. • The match ended with a final score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, featuring a competitive battle on Centre Court that included roof-closing drama.

• South Korean President Lee has called for a formal investigation into the national football team's failure to advance past Group A of the World Cup. • The team earned only three points across three matches, prompting Lee to demand a deep review of how taxpayer funds were utilized for the squad's participation.

• Germany and the Netherlands have been eliminated from the World Cup following shock Round of 32 losses to Paraguay and Morocco. • Germany, led by Julian Nagelsmann, entered their match as heavy favorites after topping Group E but were defeated by Paraguay, who had barely qualified as a third-place team.

• Morocco eliminated the Netherlands from the tournament after winning a penalty shootout 3-2 following a 1-1 draw. • Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for the Dutch, but Issa Diop secured a 91st-minute equalizer to force the match into extra-time.

• Morocco advanced to the next stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating the Netherlands in a Round of 32 penalty shootout (2-3). • The match ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation time, with Cody Gakpo scoring the opening goal for the Netherlands before Morocco equalized.