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Back to EpisodesWorld Cup Daily for 30 June: Iran Thanks Mexico, Paraguay Upsets Germany, Brazil Breaks Japan, Morocco Stuns Netherlands
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World Cup Daily for 30 June follows four knockout-stage stories and fan reactions: Iran's thank-you note to Mexico, Paraguay's upset of Germany, Brazil's late win over Japan, and Morocco's chaotic knockout of the Netherlands.
1. Iran Thanks Mexico
Iran's exit produced an unusual note of gratitude, with the team publicly thanking Mexico after its World Cup run ended. According to USA Today, the team had to move its training camp to Tijuana at the last minute because of U.S. restrictions, which shaped much of the reaction.
2. Paraguay Upsets Germany
Paraguay knocked Germany out after a 1-1 draw and a penalty shootout, with the discussion centered on Orlando Gill's goalkeeping and Germany's long-running decline.
3. Brazil Breaks Japan
Brazil beat Japan 2-1 with a late winner, and the reaction split between praise for Brazil's pressure and frustration that Japan tried to protect a 1-0 lead for too long.
4. Morocco Stuns Netherlands
Morocco eliminated the Netherlands after a frantic finish and shootout, leaving the debate split between Morocco's resilience and the Netherlands throwing the match away.
That's it for today.