Germany eliminated from World Cup by Paraguay in penalty shoot-out

Germany's World Cup journey ends after a penalty shoot-out loss to Paraguay. In a match near Boston on June 30, the teams drew 1-1, with Kai Havertz equalizing for Germany after Julio Enciso's opening goal for Paraguay. The shoot-out saw Germany miss three penalties, with Havertz among the players to fail. This marks Germany's third consecutive World Cup elimination, raising questions about their status among elite teams. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed disappointment with the outcome and the team's inability to secure a victory against a lower-ranked opponent.