Tuesday Morning Sports Update

Keeping you up to date on soccer and rugby.

SOCCER

Germany lost a World Cup penalty shoot-out for the first time, as they were shocked by Paraguay in the last-32 overnight.

The tie finished 1-all after extra-time, with the South Americans advancing on penalties.

It means the Germans haven't won a knockout game since lifting the trophy in 2014.

The Netherlands also suffered a shootout defeat to 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in Monterrey, after their game finished 1-all after extra-time.

The AFCON champions will face tournament co-hosts Canada in the last-16.

While Brazil survived a scare, coming from behind to win 2-1 against Japan on Houston.

They'll now take on either Norway or Cote d'Ivoire in the next round - the two sides square off in Dallas at 6pm this evening.

There's a 10pm start to France against Sweden in New Jersey - the winner of that game faces Paraguay.

The overnight game sees co-hosts Mexico do battle Ecuador at the Azteca stadium - with that game set for a 2am start.

Fifty MEPs have called for an investigation into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's decision to award the inaugural Peace Prize to Donald Trump.

In a letter, signed by several Irish members of the European Parliament, they've requested the body's ethics committee to look at alleged breaches of the FIFA neutrality policy.

The awarding of the peace prize has been labelled "perhaps the most troubling development of the tournament."

Ringmahon Rangers have opted to give Bohemians a walkover in their Men's FAI Cup second-round tie next month.

The Cork club were due to face the Premier Division side on July 19th - the same day as the finals of both the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship and the World Cup.

In a statement, Ringmahon confirmed that "logistical challenges" and "player availability issues" were factors in their decision to withdraw from the competition.

RUGBY

Preparations are continuing ahead of Ireland's first ever Nations Championship fixture this weekend.

Andy Farrell's side meet Australia in Sydney this Saturday.

They'll also take on Japan and New Zealand in the coming weeks as part of their southern hemisphere tour.

Meanwhile, France's Antoine Dupont will miss their test matches against the same opposition due to injury.