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Germany and Netherlands out, Klopp's Arsenal dig and Gakpo in tears – World Cup round-up

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After a 1-1 stalemate through extra-time, the South Americans prevailed 4-3 from the spot with Jose Canale converting the decisive kick.Julian Nagelsmann's side were left incensed after seeing a goal controversially chalked off during extra-time, as Jonathan Tah headed home powerfully at the far post. Yet following a VAR check, referee Jalal Jayed opted to disallow the effort after Waldemar Anton was deemed to have fouled Orlando Gill in the build-up.In the wake of Germany's elimination and Tah's disallowed strike, former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp took a subtle swipe at Arsenal.



Klopp, now Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, suggested Arsenal "scored 60% of their goals that way" during their Premier League title-winning campaign last season.Germany's departure at the Round of 32 stage is expected to intensify scrutiny over Nagelsmann's position, although he confirmed after the match that he has no intention of resigning from his post.Meanwhile, on Monday, Brazil advanced to the next phase after mounting a 2-1 comeback victory over Japan in Houston. Despite Morocco fashioning opportunities to win during extra-time, they sealed progression on penalties, prevailing 3-2 in a nerve-shredding shootout in Mexico.There was a poignant moment involving Gakpo after he found the net for the Netherlands - just days after the loss of his unborn son.

The ex-PSV forward pointed skywards in tribute to his unborn child as he made his way back to the centre circle.Meanwhile, temperatures are forecast to soar in New York over the coming days, with the city's mayor issuing a warning about "extremely dangerous conditions". "Under the City's Heat Emergency Plan, the City has been planning since last week for what may be a historic heat wave," he posted on X.