Key Facts

—The breakout. Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill was one of the standout performers of the World Cup’s knockout rounds.

—Against Germany. He helped hold one of the favourites and prevailed in the penalty shootout that put Paraguay through.

—Against France. He was named player of the match, making four saves and denying Mbappe twice in a late double stop.

—The measure. Analysts credited him with about eight-tenths of a goal prevented against France alone.