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Richard Buxton

Germany make World Cup history with first-ever penalty shootout defeat

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 25: Julian Nagelsmann of Germany coach reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 25, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images).

Germany's record from the penalty spot in World Cups was the stuff of legend.

On the four occasions that Germany were taken down to a World Cup shootout, they won each occasion and missed just one of the 18 efforts taken during those events.

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