World Cup Knockout Picture: Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 with Gonzalo Plata’s 77th-minute winner, booking a Round of 32 spot and setting up a likely clash with Mexico; Germany’s streak ended at 11 as Ivory Coast also advanced after beating Curacao 2-0. USMNT Group Finale: The United States, already through, fell 3-2 to Türkiye in a dead-rubber as Kaan Ayhan scored late, with Mauricio Pochettino rotating heavily ahead of the Bosnia-Herzegovina match. Paraguay-Australia Focus: Paraguay’s goalless draw with Australia kept qualification scenarios alive, while Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro criticized World Cup pitch-side advertising board placement after Julio Enciso crashed into one. Local Government & Infrastructure: Luque near Asunción faces a 15-day Capitán Ávalos street closure for a new transversal drain, with General Elizardo Aquino Avenue kept open. City Makeover: Ciudad del Este opened a tender for a US$10M renovation of three parks to boost tourism and local recreation. Culture & Women’s Voices: Asunción-based project Cancioneras highlights Paraguayan women singer-songwriters through a new songbook initiative. International Aid: Bermuda Red Cross launched an appeal for Venezuela earthquake victims, supporting the Venezuelan Red Cross response for hundreds of thousands affected. Business/Tech: Hive Digital Technologies priced US$115M in 0% exchangeable notes and is pursuing long-term data center expansion, including a new tenant in Sweden. Paraguay in the Spotlight: A Cannes Lions Bronze Lion for Paraguayan agency Oniria marks a creative-industry milestone with a tourism campaign tied to Misiones.