The 2026 World Cup got its first penalty shootout on June 29, and it featured one of the tournament’s heavyweight names staring down elimination. Germany and Paraguay played to a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, sending the Round of 32 clash into extra time and eventually to spot kicks.
How we got here: Enciso strikes first, Havertz rescues Germany
Paraguay came out with clear intent and were rewarded when Julio Enciso found the back of the net to give the South American side the lead. Germany, to their credit, did not panic. Kai Havertz leveled the score with a header. The equalizer sent the match into the extended period, but neither side could find a winner across extra time.
Historical baggage on both sides
Germany and Paraguay have met before on the World Cup stage. Back in 2002, Germany edged Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16.
