Paraguay eliminated Germany from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning a penalty shoot-out on June 29, 2026 [1].
The result marks one of the most significant upsets of the tournament, removing a perennial heavyweight from contention in the Round of 32 [2].
The match took place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, U.S. [3]. After 90 minutes of regulation time, the two teams remained deadlocked in a 1-1 draw [4]. The stalemate forced the contest into a penalty shoot-out to determine who would advance to the next stage of the competition.
Paraguay prevailed in the shoot-out with a 4-3 victory [5]. This result is historically significant for the German national team, as it represents their first loss in a World Cup penalty shoot-out [6].
Supporters of the Paraguayan team celebrated the victory in Foxborough following the final kick [7]. The win allows Paraguay to advance while ending Germany's run in the tournament. The match highlights the unpredictable nature of the knockout stages, where lower-seeded teams can overcome established football powers through defensive resilience and precision in the shoot-out format [2].
“Paraguay eliminated Germany from the 2026 FIFA World Cup”
This defeat is a landmark event for both programs. For Paraguay, the victory validates their competitive standing on the global stage. For Germany, the loss is a historical anomaly, as the team had previously avoided elimination via penalty shoot-outs in World Cup history, signaling a potential shift in their tournament reliability.
