Germany exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the last 32 after a 1-1 draw with Paraguay that is decided by penalties, with Paraguay winning 4-3 in the shootout. Multiple outlets report that Germany’s four-time World Cup winning side is knocked out unexpectedly and that the defeat places pressure on Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. Coverage highlights that Germany’s extra-time equaliser is reviewed and then disallowed following a VAR intervention, a decision that several reports describe as controversial. BBC, Sky Sports and The Independent all focus on the impact of the VAR call on the match’s outcome, while outlets such as ESPN and The Guardian also frame the result as a first World Cup shootout defeat for Germany. Other reporting characterises Germany’s tournament as disappointing and notes that Nagelsmann says the team is no longer “first-class,” while considering his future. Yahoo Sports adds a broader assessment, stating Germany retains significant control in parts of the match despite ultimately losing on penalties. Overall, sources agree on the scoreline, the penalty result, and the key role of the VAR disallowance during extra time.