Paraguay caused a major upset by defeating Germany in a penalty shootout, marking Germany's first-ever shoot-out loss at a World Cup. Meanwhile, Brazil and Morocco secured dramatic victories to advance to the last 16.

• Paraguay keeper Orlando Gill saved two penalties in their shoot-out triumph over Germany.
• Brazil scored an injury-time winner through Gabriel Martinelli to beat Japan 2-1.
• Morocco edged out the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time.