Germany and the Netherlands suffered surprise exits from the FIFA World Cup after losing penalty shootouts to Paraguay and Morocco in a dramatic night of knockout football, while Brazil reached the last 16 with a stoppage-time winner against Japan. Germany's elimination ended a long record of success in World Cup shootouts and triggered criticism at home over both the team's performance and a VAR decision that ruled out a goal in extra time.

Germany lose on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 last-32 match.

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.

This is Germany's first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout.