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Paraguay has pulled off one of the genuine shocks of the two thousand twenty six World Cup, eliminating Germany on penalties in a result that sent Asuncion into absolute delirium. José Canale stepped up and buried the decisive spot kick, and the streets erupted. Few gave Paraguay a chance, and they delivered anyway — that is what this tournament is about.
Staying in the World Cup, France rolls into the Round of thirty two against Sweden with something historic on the line. Les Bleus are chasing a third consecutive World Cup final appearance, and the demand for tickets reflects exactly how seriously the football world is taking that run. This is appointment viewing, and Paris knows it.
Meanwhile in Barcelona, president Joan Laporta is turning up the volume on his pursuit of Julian Alvarez, publicly declaring his desire to fulfill the dreams of players who want to join the club. Alvarez has been one of the most dynamic forwards in Europe since arriving at Atletico Madrid, and if Laporta is talking this openly, something is moving behind the scenes.
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