Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSee crowd reaction as Paraguay stuns Germany in World Cup knockoutsGermany have been eliminated from the World Cup 2026 after losing to Paraguay in a gripping penalty shoot-out. Paraguay secured their place in the last 16 following a 1-1 draw after extra time. A controversial VAR decision disallowed a German goal by Jonathan Tah during extra time. Paraguay initially took the lead through Julio Enciso, with Kai Havertz later equalising for Germany. Jonathan Tah missed a vital penalty for Germany, allowing Jose Canale to score the decisive kick for Paraguay. In fullGermany vs Paraguay LIVE: Nagelsmann’s side accused of lacking fight and spirit after disastrous World Cup exit on penaltiesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties in World Cup upset
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSee crowd reaction as Paraguay stuns Germany in World Cup knockoutsGermany have been eliminated from the World Cup 2026 after losing to Paraguay in a gripping penalty shoot-out. Paraguay secured their place in the last 16 following a 1-1 draw after extra time. A controversial VAR decision disallowed a German goal by Jonathan Tah during extra time. Paraguay initially took the lead through Julio Enciso, with Kai Havertz later equalising for Germany. Jonathan Tah missed a vital penalty for Germany, allowing Jose Canale to score the decisive kick for Paraguay. In fullGermany vs Paraguay LIVE: Nagelsmann’s side accused of lacking fight and spirit after disastrous World Cup exit on penaltiesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
