Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, knocking four-time champions Germany out on penalties after a gripping 1-1 draw following extra time on Monday.
The South Americans triumphed 4-3 in the shootout, handing Germany their first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout and securing a place in the Round of 16.
Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah all missed from the spot as the world’s 41st-ranked side stunned one of football’s traditional powerhouses.
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Germany became the first major nation to be eliminated in the tournament’s new Round of 32 format.
