Round of 32
Germany 1-1 Paraguay
Paraguay stunned Germany on penalties, winning the shootout 4-3 to knock the 4-time champions out in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
How the match went
This was one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history.
Paraguay went ahead in the 42nd minute, when their forward Julio Enciso scored with his head to make it 1-0.
So Paraguay took a shock 1-0 lead into half-time against one of the giants of the game.
Germany needed a response, and they got one early in the second half.
Their forward Kai Havertz headed in an equalizer in the 53rd minute to make it 1-1.
From there both teams pushed hard, but neither could find a winner in normal time or extra time.
So it stayed 1-1 after 120 minutes, and the whole thing came down to a penalty shootout.
And this is where it became a disaster for Germany.
They missed 3 of their penalties, with Havertz, Nick Woltemade, and Jonathan Tah all failing to score.
Paraguay stayed calm, and Jose Canale scored the decisive kick to win the shootout 4-3.
It was the first time ever that Germany have lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
Germany, 4-time world champions, are out, and tiny Paraguay march on.
Key moments
- ⚽ 42' Enciso (Paraguay)
- ⚽ 53' Havertz (Germany)
- 🥅 Paraguay win 4-3 on penalties
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Monday, June 29
- Kickoff Time
- 16:30 (New York time)
- Stage
- Round of 32
- Stadium
- Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
What's next for Paraguay?
Paraguay are through to the round of 16, and they have just pulled off one of the greatest upsets of this year's competition.
Knocking out 4-time champions Germany on penalties is a result the whole country will celebrate.
Now they wait to learn who will be their opponent in the next round.
But you can expect them to walk in the next match full of confidence after a win like that.
The end of the road for Germany
Germany are out, beaten 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
For the 4-time world champions, it is heartbreaking to go out like this at this stage.
It was also the first time they have ever lost a World Cup penalty shootout, which makes it sting even more.
Common questions
Where and when was Germany vs Paraguay played?
The game was played on June 29, 2026 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, USA. It was a round of 32 knockout match at the 2026 World Cup.
What was the final score of Germany vs Paraguay?
It finished 1-1 after extra time, then Paraguay won the penalty shootout 4-3. Julio Enciso scored for Paraguay and Kai Havertz equalized for Germany.
Why is this such a big upset?
Germany are 4-time world champions, and Paraguay knocked them out in the round of 32. It was also the first time Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.