Paraguay shock Germany in shootout win for one of all-time World Cup upsets
Summary
Germany’s run in the 2026 World Cup ended after a surprising loss to Paraguay in the round of 32. The match finished 1-1 after extra time, but Paraguay won 4-3 in the penalty shootout.Key Facts
- Paraguay scored first with a header by Julio Enciso before half-time.
- Germany equalized in the second half with a goal by Kai Havertz.
- A German goal was disallowed after a video review for a foul on the Paraguayan goalkeeper.
- The game went to penalties after no more goals in extra time.
- Germany missed three penalty kicks; Paraguay missed two.
- Paraguay won the shootout 4-3, causing a major World Cup upset.
- Germany was ranked 10th and Paraguay 41st by FIFA before the tournament.
- This was Germany’s first World Cup loss on penalties and their earliest knockout exit since winning in 2014.
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