Paraguay’s shock win against Germany headlines all-time World Cup upsets
Summary
Paraguay surprised many by beating Germany in a penalty shootout during the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This win is considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of World Cup knockout matches.Key Facts
- Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
- Germany is a four-time World Cup champion and was favored to win.
- Paraguay had a poor start to the tournament, losing heavily to the USA in the group stage.
- Other major World Cup upsets include Bulgaria beating Germany in 1994 and South Korea defeating Italy in 2002.
- Germany handed Brazil a heavy 7-1 loss in the 2014 World Cup semifinals and went on to win the tournament.
- Morocco defeated Portugal in the 2022 quarterfinals, becoming the first African and Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals.
- Upsets add excitement and unpredictability to World Cup knockout matches.
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