Paraguay produced the biggest shock of the FIFA World Cup so far by eliminating four-time champions Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout on Monday, while Brazil escaped Japan with a stoppage-time winner and Morocco edged the Netherlands in another shootout to complete a gripping day of knockout football.
Germany's hopes of another deep World Cup run came to a crushing end at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, where Julian Nagelsmann's side suffered the nation's first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout after winning each of their previous four.
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill emerged as the hero, saving penalties from Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade before Jose Canale blasted home the decisive spot kick moments after Jonathan Tah fired Germany's final attempt over the crossbar.
"We analyzed every player and every detail of the penalty takers," Gill said. "Thank God I was able to save two penalties. This is a privilege. We eliminated a champion."
Nagelsmann offered a blunt assessment after Germany's stunning exit.
