Germany eliminated from World Cup after Paraguay shootout loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Germany's World Cup campaign came to an abrupt end as they faced Paraguay in the Round of 32, resulting in a defeat via penalty shootout. After starting strong with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao and a comeback against Côte d'Ivoire, Germany was anticipated to perform well. However, a stunning loss to Ecuador in the final group match led to this early exit. Former World Cup champion Mario Götze highlighted the importance of teamwork and a bit of luck in tournament success, reflecting on his own experiences during Germany's successful 2014 run.
- •Germany suffered a shocking defeat against Paraguay in penalty shootouts.
- •They won their group with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao.
- •Mario Götze emphasized the need for teamwork and luck in tournaments.
- •The loss marks Germany's first-ever penalty shootout defeat in World Cup history.
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"2014 FIFA World Cup winner Mario Götze has pinpointed what is needed to succeed in such tournaments, on the day that Germany suffered a stunning early exit in the Round of 32
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