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Germany eliminated by Paraguay in dramatic penalty shootout

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 9:01 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Germany eliminated by Paraguay in dramatic penalty shootout

Summary

In a thrilling last-32 encounter at the World Cup 2026, Paraguay faced Germany, resulting in a 1-1 draw that ended in a penalty shootout. This surprising elimination marks a rare defeat for Germany in such scenarios. The match took place at the iconic Azteca Stadium, known for hosting memorable moments in soccer history. The contest featured standout performances, including one from Erling Haaland in the lead-up to the match. Further analysis of the tournament highlights, games, and personal achievement summaries are expected from sports analysts following the conclusion of the knockout rounds.

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•Match ended in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
•Germany was eliminated from the tournament.
•The game took place at the Azteca Stadium.
•Erling Haaland was a key highlight prior to the match.
•Further analysis of the tournament will follow.

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The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America Paraguay 1-1 Germany. There were plenty more games with more goals but none could match the drama of the penalty shootout in this last-32 tie. Germany aren’t supposed to lose in them but they did this time in spectacular fashion. Ed Aarons Continue reading...
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