Germany is knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Round of 32 after losing to Paraguay on penalties in Boston. Multiple outlets report that the match ends level in regulation and after extra time, finishing 1-1. Paraguay then wins the penalty shootout 4-3, advancing to the last 16. Reports describe the defeat as dramatic, with Germany exiting at the first knockout stage. BBC Sport notes Germany as the four-time champions, while other summaries characterize the result as an unexpected loss. The shootout score is consistently given as 4-3 in Paraguay’s favor, and the key match details—1-1 draw after extra time and the penalty outcome—are shared across the outlets. With the victory, Paraguay moves on from the Round of 32 and reaches the tournament’s next stage, while Germany’s campaign ends immediately.