7.28amHalf-time in Paraguay v GermanyBy Germany have dominated possession in the first half but have no goals, and only one shot on target, to show for it.7.16amParaguay shock Germany with opening goalBy Paraguay have just found their first goal in a World Cup knockout match. And of course, it’s Enciso who gets the goal.The play starts with a Paraguay corner, which is cleared by Germany, but the ball falls shy of the centre line. Paraguay win it back, passing up the right side before Matias Galarza can find a cross, which meets Enciso’s head in front of the goal. He aims for the bottom-left corner, clear of Germany’s keeper Manuel Neuer.Paraguay 1-0 Germany, 45 minutesJulio Enciso (bottom) celebrates with teammate Gustavo Gomez after scoring.Getty Images7.01amFan gatherings banned in DR Congo due to EbolaBy The mayor of Goma, the largest city in eastern DR Congo and currently under the control of AFC/M23 rebels, on Monday banned public gatherings and demonstrations, including celebrations linked to sporting events.The order cited the risk of Ebola transmission and came a day after crowds gathered to celebrate DR Congo’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round.DR Congo players celebrate after qualifying for the round of 32.AP Photo/Mike StewartSeparately, the country banned public gatherings in four provinces, including the capital, Kinshasa, as the country battles a deadly Ebola outbreak. That order, issued on June 27 by the interior minister, covers Kinshasa, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele provinces, none of which has recorded cases so far.It comes ahead of a planned protest in Kinshasa on July 8 against constitutional reform, with opposition figures calling it “politically motivated”.6.37amKick-off in BostonBy Play is under way between Germany and Paraguay and it’s the latter who are contesting their opposition’s goal early on.It’s Julio Encisco who fires a shot off in the first minute. He played a big role in the match against the Socceroos on Friday and is already doing the same this morning.Germany 0-0 Paraguay, 4 minutes6.24amIn 1893, Australians started a ‘socialist utopia’ in ParaguayBy Paraguay are playing Germany this morning after qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams following their last group match, a 0-0 draw against the Socceroos. New Australia leader and socialist propagandist William Lane attempted to create his own version of a perfect society in Paraguay.Aresna VillanuevaBut Australia and Paraguay’s connections stem far further back in history than just a World Cup match. Instead, may we remind you of the 1893 New Australia settlement – a “socialist utopia” for Australian sheep shearers in Paraguay’s jungle. Interested? Read the full story here from Emma Kemp. 6.15amUp next: Germany v ParaguayBy The next match of the day kicks off at 6.30am (AEST) in Boston. Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron returns to the team following his historic red card in their group game against Turkey. Almiron is the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth while in a confrontation with another player. He served a one-match suspension, missing his side’s 0-0 draw with Australia on Friday (AEST).Miguel Almiron (wearing no. 10) returns to the pitch after serving a one-match ban.Getty ImagesMeanwhile, Germany forward Deniz Undav, the team’s top scorer with three goals and two assists in the tournament, earned his first start of the World Cup, replacing Jamal Musiala.Nathaniel Brown is also back in Germany’s defence after a minor muscle injury had kept him out of their loss to Ecuador in their final group match.5.31amIn pictures: Brazil’s dramatic stoppage time win over JapanBy Kaishu Sano celebrates with Ritsu Doan after scoring Japan’s first goal against Brazil.Getty ImagesBrazil’s Casemiro scores his side’s first goal.AP Photo/Eric SmithBrazil’s Endrick celebrates after full-time.AP Photo/Ashley LandisBrazil’s Vinicius Junior reacts as his side chased a winning goal.AP Photo/Ashley Landis5.25amBrazil score late in injury time winner to knock Japan out of World CupBy Houston: Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late in injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup.Martinelli, who had come on as a second-half substitute, scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as the match appeared to be headed to extra time.Brazil’s Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring his side’s winning goal against Japan.AP Photo/Ashley LandisBrazil will next face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey in the round of 16.Casemiro had earlier equalised on a header in the 56th minute off an assist from Gabriel Magalhaes after just missing another chance two minutes earlier. The shot sailed just out of reach of the outstretched hand of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and into the net.5.12amWelcome to our live coverage of the 2026 World CupBy Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 2026 World Cup. After getting a taste of round of 32 action yesterday with Canada’s victory over South Africa, we get into the thick of it today with three knockout matches.The first match has just concluded with Brazil coming from 1-0 down to defeat Japan 2-1, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the winner six minutes into injury time, sending the Samurai Blue out of the tournament.Next up, it is Germany versus Paraguay in Boston, kicking off at 6.30am (AEST), followed by what should be a blockbuster clash between the Netherlands and Morocco at 11am.Heartbreak for Japan in the 96th minute.Getty Images1 of 1