Paraguay knocks Germany out of the FIFA World Cup in a Round of 16 matchup decided by a penalty shootout after the teams finish 1-1 through extra time. Multiple reports describe the result as one of the tournament’s biggest upsets, with Germany—four-time champions—losing in the shootout for the first time in their World Cup history. The match ends level after Paraguay take the lead before half-time and Germany equalise early in the second half. Paraguay then holds during extra time, sending the contest to penalties. During the shootout, Paraguay’s goalkeeper Orlando Gill makes key saves, including an early stop against Germany’s attempt. Both teams convert several spot-kicks, but Paraguay ultimately wins 4-3 in the shootout. One report also notes that a VAR-related decision affected the outcome of a Germany goal during the match, contributing to Germany’s frustration late in the game. After the win, Paraguay advance to face the winner of the France vs Sweden match, with a quarter-final berth at stake.
Paraguay eliminate Germany from the World Cup on penalties after 1-1 draw
Paraguay knocks Germany out of the FIFA World Cup in a Round of 16 matchup decided by a penalty shootout after the teams finish 1-1 through extra time. Multiple reports describe the result as one of t...
- Paraguay defeat Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw through extra time.
- The penalty shootout ends 4-3 in favour of Paraguay.
- Orlando Gill makes key saves during the shootout, including an early stop.
- Germany lose in a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time.
- Paraguay advance to the Round of 16 and will face the winner of France vs Sweden.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup turned in its first stunning knockout stage result as Paraguay defeated four-time champions Germany in a shootout after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes.
2 hours agoParaguay produced one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating four-time champions Germany 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time to book their place in the Round of 16.Gustavo Alfaro's side delivered a disciplined defensive display, frustrating Germany for long periods despite conceding the majority of possession. Julian Nagelsmann's men patiently circulated the ball in search of an opening, but the Paraguay backline, marshalled superbly by goalkeeper Orlando Gill, repeatedly denied Leroy Sané, Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz.Paraguay's moment #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/Gieu7KVjNg— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 30, 2026 Against the run of play, Paraguay struck just before half-time. Manuel Neuer punched away an outswinging corner, but La Albirroja recycled possession before Matías Galarza floated an inviting cross into the box. Julio Enciso rose unmarked to power a header into the net and hand the South Americans a surprise lead.Germany responded immediately after the restart. Wirtz delivered a teasing cross from the left and Havertz met it with a clinical header to restore parity early in the second half.The equaliser sparked relentless German pressure as they searched for a winner, while Paraguay retreated deeper and looked to threaten on the counter. Nagelsmann introduced several attacking substitutes, and Germany thought they had found the decisive goal when Jonathan Tah headed home, only for the effort to be ruled out after Waldemar Anton was adjudged to have fouled Gill in the build-up.'We Have 5, Respect': Matheus Cunha Taunts Japan's Kento Shiogai After Brazil Knocks Out Japan In FIFA World Cup 2026 | VIDEONeither side could find a breakthrough during extra time, sending the contest to a dramatic penalty shootout.Germany opted to take the first kick, but Gill immediately swung the momentum by saving Havertz's spot-kick. Both teams traded successful penalties along with a couple of misses before José Canales calmly converted the decisive kick to seal a famous victory for Paraguay.The South Americans will now face the winner of France and Sweden in Philadelphia on July 4, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
2 hours agoManuel Neuer and Germany were stunned in a penalty shootout as Paraguay advanced to the round of 16 after a controversial VAR call annulled a goal.
2 hours agoIt is the biggest win in the World Cup for the South Americans, who reached the quarter-finals in 2010 and had not qualified since
2 hours agoJose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay upset Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
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