📹 Paraguay knock out Germany in the 2026 Cup’s first shoot-out | OneFootball

On Monday (29), Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time, securing a place in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This is the first time in this edition of the tournament that a team has advanced to the next round via a penalty shootout.

In the first half, the South Americans stunned the four-time world champions with a header from Enciso.

This was also Paraguay’s first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout match.

However, right after the break, Kai Havertz also scored with a header to level the score.

Although Germany completely dominated the action, including during extra time, no goal came from open play.

Center-back Jonathan Tah even scored a header in extra time, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review for a foul by Anton on the goalkeeper.

Penalties

Germany: Kimmich, Musiala, and Amiri scored; Havertz, Woltemade, and Jonathan Tah missed;

Paraguay: Maurício, Gustavo Gómez, Galarza, and Canale converted; Sanabria and Balbuena missed.

🚦 How it stands

With the penalty shootout win, Paraguay now waits to find out whether it will face France or Sweden in the round of 16!

Brazil is on the other side of the bracket, so a meeting with Paraguay, France, or Sweden would only happen in a possible World Cup final.

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