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Paraguay knock Germany out of World Cup 2026 on penalties

Germany's forward Kai Havertz celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup match between Germany and Paraguay, June 29, 2026.
Germany's forward Kai Havertz celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup match between Germany and Paraguay, June 29, 2026 © Odd Andersen, AFP

Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after a 1-1 draw following extra time. The South Americans won 4-3 on spot kicks, handing Germany their first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout and booking a place in the knockout stage.

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.

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