Germany lost on penalties to Paraguay to underline major issues at the heart of a proud footballing nation, with drastic changes required to bring them back to contention in major tournaments 12 years after winning the World Cup

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RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT BOSTON STADIUM: For Germany, this was diabolical. This was bleak. This was a powerhouse nation up against a minnow and the minnow won.

Germany eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. Elimination in the Round of 32 at 99.9% YES.

Germany lost in dramatic fashion against Paraguay in Boston to exit the 2026 World Cup at the first knockout stage.

Analysis of the World Cup round of 32 game between Germany and Paraguay

Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday.

Germany lost their first World Cup penalty shootout in dramatic fashion after a tense 1-1 draw after extra time

Paraguay handed Germany its first-ever penalty shootout defeat in World Cup history.

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Germany exits the 2026 World Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. Matches decided by penalty shootout at 99.9% YES.

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Paraguay have gone from third-place finishers in their group to the round of 16 after stunning the four-time champions.

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Germany lost on penalties to Paraguay to underline major issues at the heart of a proud footballing nation, with drastic changes required to bring them back to contention in major…

The Germans had been involved in four World Cup shootouts over the previous 44 years and had never lost one... until now