Paraguay Stuns Germany In Dramatic World Cup Upse

Paraguay Stuns Germany in Dramatic World Cup Upse

Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating four-time champions Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw following extra time in the Round of 32. The result sends Paraguay into the Round of 16 while ending Germany’s campaign in stunning fashion. Germany controlled possession for much of the contest and created the better scoring opportunities, but Paraguay remained disciplined in defense and struck first through Julio Enciso, whose first-half header gave the South Americans the lead. Kai Havertz equalized early in the second half to force extra time after Germany continued to press for a breakthrough.The match produced further drama when Jonathan Tah appeared to score the winning goal in extra time. However, following a VAR review, the goal was disallowed for a foul on Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill during the buildup, leaving the score level and sending the contest to penalties. In the shootout, goalkeeper Orlando Gill emerged as Paraguay’s hero with crucial saves, while José Canale calmly converted the decisive penalty to seal a memorable victory. Germany suffered its first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout, adding another disappointing chapter to the nation’s recent tournament history. The victory marks one of Paraguay’s greatest achievements on the World Cup stage and keeps alive the country’s hopes of a deep tournament run. Germany, meanwhile, exits the competition earlier than expected, with renewed qu the team’s performances on football’s biggest stage.