Orlando Chil Leads Paraguay to World Cup Round of 16 with Heroic Goalkeeping
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Chil became a national hero by saving two penalties to eliminate Germany and advance Paraguay to the World Cup round of 16. Overcoming personal hardships, including selling his national jersey to support his family after his son's premature birth, Chil has rapidly risen to prominence since his senior debut last year. He dedicated his Man of the Match award to his hospitalized nephew as Paraguay continues its unexpected World Cup journey.
- 01Orlando Chil saved two penalties to eliminate Germany and advance Paraguay to the World Cup round of 16.
- 02This was the first time Germany was knocked out of the World Cup via penalties.
- 03Chil had only three senior appearances before last year and played youth football in Paraguay.
- 04He sold his national team jersey to support his family after his son was born prematurely in 2022.
- 05Chil became Paraguay's first-choice goalkeeper for the World Cup after debuting in September 2023.
- 06He dedicated his Man of the Match award to his hospitalized nephew Alexander.
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