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Paraguay Advances to World Cup Round of 16 After 4-3 Penalty Win Over Germany
Germany exited the 2026 World Cup in the round of 32 after falling to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Paraguay advanced to the round of 16 for the first time in its history.
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Germany was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties in a round-of-32 match. The game finished 1-1 after regulation and extra time. A goal by Jonathan Tah in the 102nd minute was disallowed following a VAR review for a foul on the goalkeeper.
ESPN reported that Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah each missed penalties for Germany during the shootout. Paraguay converted four of its attempts. Paraguay reached the round of 16 for the first time.
The result marked the first time Germany lost a World Cup penalty shootout and its earliest exit since 2018. Julian Nagelsmann, 38, coached Germany and started an offensive lineup that gave Deniz Undav his first appearance of the tournament. Nagelsmann became the youngest coach in a World Cup knockout-stage match in 40 years.
Germany has not won a knockout-stage match since the 2014 final. Paraguay could face France in the next round.
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