Germany are eliminated from the World Cup in the Round of 32 after losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout. Multiple outlets report that the match ends 1-1 after extra time, forcing a shootout to decide the winner. Paraguay edge Germany 4-3 in the spot-kicks, with Jose Canale scoring the winning penalty in sudden death. The defeat is historic for Germany: sources note that it is the first time Germany lose a World Cup penalty shootout, having previously never been beaten from the spot in the tournament. Paraguay, described across reports as having advanced from group play, are able to hold their opponents during the extra 30 minutes before prevailing in the shootout. Reports also reference early match events including Germany falling behind 0-1 in the first half, followed by Germany drawing level before the end of normal time. After the result, Germany’s campaign ends in the round of 16 stage (Round of 32 match), while Paraguay progress further.
Germany eliminated by Paraguay on penalties in World Cup Round of 32
Germany are eliminated from the World Cup in the Round of 32 after losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout. Multiple outlets report that the match ends 1-1 after extra time, forcing a shootout to dec...
- Germany lose to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties in the World Cup Round of 32.
- The match ends 1-1 after extra time, leading to the penalty shootout.
- Jose Canale converts the decisive winning penalty for Paraguay.
- Germany suffer their first World Cup penalty shootout defeat, a previously unbeaten record.
- Paraguay progress to the next round after stunning the four-time world champions.
Germany’s World Cup campaign ended with a thud in Boston as Paraguay held their nerve from the spot to dump out the four‑time champions after a tense 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. The underdogs, ranked 34th in the world, survived long stretches without the ball, frustrated Germany’s attack, and then outlasted them in a dramatic […] By Faz Ali
1 month agoGermany once scored 22 consecutive penalties in major tournament shootouts. They missed three as Paraguay won 4-3 from the spotGermany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup on penalties, an outcome that feels unbelievable to anyone who has watched international football over the past 50 years. Paraguay beat them 4-3 in a shootout in Boston on Monday after their last-32 clash ended 1-1 following extra time.Germany had won six consecutive shootouts in all competitions before this, their only previous defeat occurring in 1976. Antonín Panenka’s legendary spot-kick condemned West Germany to a 5-3 shootout defeat in the semi-final of the European Championship. Continue reading...
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