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Germany has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout. This marks the first time Germany has lost a penalty shootout in World Cup history, ending their campaign in the Round of 32. Paraguay’s victory is a significant milestone for the South American team, marking only their second-ever World Cup knockout win. In the aftermath, Toni Kroos, a former German international, pointed out the lack of world-class players in the current squad, highlighting defensive issues as a key weakness.
The elimination of Germany and other teams such as Belgium, Austria, Spain, and Switzerland in the Round of 32 has influenced the prediction markets. In particular, the market for Paraguay’s stage of elimination has reacted strongly, with a firm indication that they will not proceed further in the tournament. Market participants are now adjusting their expectations for other teams, with substantial activity around which UEFA nation will advance the furthest.
The Paraguay stage of elimination market shows a drastic decrease in the likelihood of Paraguay being eliminated in the final, now priced near zero. Meanwhile, the market for the furthest advancing UEFA nation is showing varied confidence levels, with Belgium currently priced at just 1% to be the furthest advancing team among its UEFA peers.
