Germany eliminated by Paraguay in World Cup penalty shootout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Germany faced a defeat in a penalty shootout against Paraguay during the World Cup on June 30, 2026. The match ended with Germany exiting the tournament after a disappointing performance in the knockout stage, marking the team’s third consecutive early World Cup exit. Germany, a four-time champion, advanced as group winners but struggled throughout the tournament, showing signs of decline in their historical prowess in penalty shootouts. Jonathan Tah, along with two other players, missed crucial penalties, leading to criticism of the team's performance and management. The result raises questions about the future direction of German soccer under Julian Nagelsmann.
- •Germany lost to Paraguay in the round of 32 on penalties.
- •This marks Germany's third straight early exit from the World Cup.
- •Germany previously won six of seven penalty shootouts in major tournaments.
- •Jonathan Tah was among three German players who missed penalties.
- •Criticism has increased regarding team performance and management under Julian Nagelsmann.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Andy Clayton: It’s another disaster at the World Cup for Germany: ‘We blew it’
"Did Germany anger the soccer gods when they ran up the score on Brazil, 7-1, in the 2014 World Cup semifinals in Belo Horizonte? It’s as good an explanation for Germany’s sudden collapse as one of the giants of global soccer in the decade-plus since Die Mannschaft last hoisted the World Cup. The four-time winners — only bested by Brazil (5) when it comes to stars on jerseys — have now made ...
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