Germany has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America after a shocking defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 32.
On June 30, at 5:30 a.m. KST, Germany faced Paraguay at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout in which Germany lost 4-3.
Paraguay took the lead in the 42nd minute with a goal from Julio Enciso. Germany equalized in the 54th minute with a goal from Kai Havertz.
With neither team able to score during the 90 minutes of regulation, the match proceeded to extra time, where no additional goals were scored. The game went to penalties, where Paraguay succeeded with four successful shots, while Germany converted only three.
As a result, Paraguay advanced to the Round of 16, marking a significant upset as Germany, which had topped Group E, was eliminated in the tournament's first knockout round.
This marks the first time Germany has lost a penalty shootout in World Cup history. Meanwhile, Paraguay's victory over one of the tournament favorites has been recognized as one of the biggest surprises of the event.
Paraguay will face the winner of the match between France and Sweden in the Round of 16, scheduled for July 5 at 6 a.m.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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