Paraguay made the first surprise of the tournament by knocking Germany out of the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, winning 4-3 on penalties after the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Despite Germany dominating the game and the stats for the full 120 minutes, Paraguay knew how to handle the match smartly, with their goalkeeper Orlando Gill shining in the penalty shootout.
Match Highlights and Goals
Paraguay opened the scoring in the 42nd minute through Julio Enciso. The Germans came back in the second half and scored the equalizer with a great header from Kai Havertz in the 54th minute.
The German team didn't show the level expected of a title contender, while Paraguay fought hard throughout the game and put on a great performance, especially in defense.
With this result, Germany leaves the tournament, leaving their fans frustrated after a disappointing exit in their last three World Cup appearances. Meanwhile, Paraguay deserved to go through to the Round of 16, waiting to face the winner of the match between France and Sweden.
