Paraguay Shocks Germany in Historic Penalty Shootout Upset

WHO:

Fox News - Julio Enciso scored Paraguay's first-ever Knockout Stage goal in the FIFA World Cup.

Sportskeeda - Jurgen Klinsmann described Germany's exit as "something that nobody, nobody expected."

Sportskeeda - Multiple Germany players reportedly turned down the chance to take the decisive penalty in the FIFA World Cup loss to Paraguay due to immense pressure, according to German media outlet BILD.

Sportskeeda - Jurgen Klinsmann, former Germany coach, described the team's elimination as an "embarrassment."

BBC - Orlando Gill, Paraguay's goalkeeper, became a hero after making crucial saves during the penalty shootout against Germany.

Fox News - Peter Schmeichel, a former goalkeeper, stated, "I don't think it's a foul," regarding the disallowed goal for Germany.

Fox News - John Obi Mikel, a former Nigeria midfielder, argued that the referee's decision was justified, saying, "I think it's a foul."

Sportskeeda - Kai Havertz faced criticism from fans after Germany's elimination, with comments like, "You’re not making it anywhere" and "Should be doing better."

Sportskeeda - Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacted to Germany's elimination, stating, "From hero to zero" regarding the team's performance.

Sportskeeda - Germany fans criticized star player Kai Havertz after the team's exit from the World Cup.

Fox News - Paraguay's Julio Enciso scored the first goal, and Germany's Kai Havertz scored the equalizer.

AP News - Germany, a four-time FIFA World Cup champion, was eliminated by Paraguay.

WHAT:

Fox News - The match was described as one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, with Paraguay eliminating Germany, a four-time champion.

Fox News - The penalty shootout featured five missed penalties in total, with Germany missing three and Paraguay missing two.

Fox News - The match was noted as the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup, with Paraguay eliminating Germany, a four-time champion.

Fox News - The penalty shootout was described as chaotic, with five missed penalties in total during the shootout, including two from Germany and one from Paraguay.

Fox News - Paraguay's José Canale scored the winning penalty after Germany's Jonathan Tah missed his attempt, hitting the ball over the crossbar.

Fox News - The penalty shootout concluded with Paraguay winning 4-3 after Germany's Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah missed their penalty attempts.

Fox News - Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made a crucial save during the penalty shootout, but ultimately, Germany missed two penalties, leading to their elimination.

Fox News - The penalty shootout was described as chaotic, with five missed penalties in total during the shootout.

The New York Times - The penalty shootout featured an own goal and a 'stand-up' save, highlighting the dramatic nature of the event.

Fox News - The disallowed goal for Germany was scored by Jonathan Tah off a corner kick, which would have given Germany a 2-1 lead.

TODAY.com - Paraguay eliminated Germany in the Round of 32 after a penalty shootout, marking the first major upset of the tournament.

The New York Times - This match is noted as Germany's first loss in a World Cup penalty shootout, marking a significant moment in their history.

Fox News - This match marked the first time Germany has lost in a penalty shootout at the FIFA World Cup.

Fox News - Paraguay won 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time.

ABC News - This match is considered the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup.

Fox News - Germany's goal in extra time was disallowed after a VAR review due to a foul on Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill.

WHERE:

The Sports Examiner - The match set an all-time attendance record for the FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Boston.com - The match took place in Foxborough, Massachusetts, marking a significant moment for the region in hosting international soccer events.

The Sports Examiner - The match set an all-time attendance record for the FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Sports Examiner - The match set an all-time attendance record for the FIFA World Cup.

The Seattle Times - The match is described as one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

Fox News - The match took place at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

WHEN:

USA Today - Paraguay will face the winner of the round of 32 match between France and Sweden, scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

USA Today - Paraguay will play their next match in the Round of 16 on July 5, 2026, against the winner of the France vs. Sweden match, which is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

USA Today - Paraguay will play their next match in the Round of 16 on July 5, 2026, against the winner of the France vs. Sweden match.

Fox News - Paraguay will face the winner of the round of 32 match between France and Sweden, scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

Fox News - The match occurred on June 29, 2026.

WHY:

Al Jazeera - The upset is seen as a reflection of Paraguay's determination and strategy against a historically dominant team like Germany, highlighting the significance of the match in World Cup history.

Fox News - The disallowed goal for Germany was due to a foul on Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill, which was confirmed after a VAR review.

Al Jazeera - The upset is seen as a reflection of Paraguay's determination and strategy against a historically dominant team like Germany.

Al Jazeera - The controversial VAR decision that annulled Germany's goal is expected to be a topic of discussion for fans and analysts alike, highlighting the impact of technology in the game.

Al Jazeera - The controversial VAR decision that annulled Germany's goal is expected to be a topic of discussion for fans and analysts alike.

Fox News - The controversial VAR decision that annulled Germany's goal is expected to be debated for some time.

Fox News - The controversial VAR decision annulled Germany's potential go-ahead goal, impacting the match outcome.

HOW:

Fox News - The penalty shootout began after neither team scored in extra time, with Germany missing three penalties and Paraguay converting four.

Fox News - The penalty shootout began after neither team scored in extra time, with Germany missing two penalties and Paraguay converting four.

Fox News - Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made a save during the penalty shootout, but ultimately, the team missed two penalties, contributing to their elimination.

Fox News - The penalty shootout concluded with Paraguay winning 4-3 after Germany's Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah missed their penalty attempts.

Fox News - Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made a crucial save during the penalty shootout, but ultimately, Germany missed two penalties, leading to their elimination.

Fox News - Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made a crucial save during the penalty shootout, but ultimately, Germany missed two penalties.

Fox News - The penalty shootout began after neither team scored in extra time, with Germany missing two penalties and Paraguay converting four.

In a stunning upset that will be remembered in World Cup history, Paraguay eliminated four-time champions Germany, with Julio Enciso scoring the nation's first-ever Knockout Stage goal. The match, held at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, set an all-time attendance record for the FIFA World Cup, and after a tense penalty shootout where Germany missed three penalties, Paraguay converted four to secure their victory. Looking ahead, Paraguay will face the winner of the round of 32 match between France and Sweden, which is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday.