Germany and Paraguay meet in the World Cup Round of 32 at Gillette Stadium in Boston, finishing 1-1 after extra time and sending the match to a penalty shootout. Paraguay scores first through Julio Enciso, before Germany equalises via Kai Havertz. Despite Germany’s control of the game and more possession and chances over the 120 minutes, they do not secure a win in normal time or extra time. In the shootout, Paraguay’s goalkeeper Orlando Gill makes key saves, while Germany misses decisive kicks. Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade both fail to score from the penalty spot for Germany, and Jonathan Tah also sends a penalty over the bar after an extra-time winner for Germany is controversially ruled out. Paraguay converts enough spot-kicks to win 4-3 on penalties, reaching the Round of 16. Multiple reports describe it as Germany’s first-ever World Cup shootout defeat, and Paraguay’s first World Cup progression from the match to the last 16 following a dramatic penalty outcome.