Paraguay eliminated four-time champion Germany 4-3 in a sudden-death shootout after their World Cup round-of-32 match ended 1-1.
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Paraguay produced the biggest of the 2026 World Cup so far by eliminating four-time champion Germany in the . The match in Foxborough finished 1-1 after extra time before Paraguay won the 4-3.
Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead with a header late in the first half. Germany responded in the 52nd minute when Kai Havertz glanced the ball into the net. Germany controlled much of the possession, but Paraguay's compact defense kept the favorite from .
The most controversial moment came in extra time. Jonathan Tah headed in a corner in the 102nd minute, but a video review found that Waldemar Anton had pushed goalkeeper Orlando Gill before the shot. The apparent was .
Gill then became the central figure in the shootout. He saved attempts from Havertz and Nick Woltemade. Paraguay missed two chances to finish the contest, but Germany's Tah sent the first kick over the crossbar.
José Canale converted the into the top corner, completing a 4-3 shootout victory. It was his first start at this World Cup. Paraguay became the first national team to defeat Germany in a World Cup penalty shootout.
The result was especially striking because Germany entered the game ranked 10th in the world, while Paraguay was 41st. Germany had also won six consecutive shootouts at major tournaments since losing the 1976 European Championship final.
Paraguay advanced to the round of 16 and will meet the winner of France against Sweden in Philadelphia. For Germany, the defeat continued a difficult World Cup period: the team has not won a knockout match at the tournament since lifting the trophy in 2014.
For Paraguay, the victory was built on patience, defensive discipline and calm finishing . Celebrations spread through Asunción as supporters marked one of the country's greatest football nights.
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