Germany Eliminated by Paraguay in Shocking 2026 World Cup Round of 32 Penalty Shootout
In a major upset at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Germany was eliminated in the round of 32 after losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout. The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of play. Julio Ansesio scored for Paraguay in the 42nd minute, while Kai Havertz equalized for Germany in the 54th minute. Despite Havertz's goal during regular time, he missed his penalty in the shootout, contributing to Germany's exit. This marks the third consecutive World Cup in which Germany has failed to advance to the round of 16.
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