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Germany exits World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Paraguay

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Germany exits World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Paraguay
Summary

Germany faced Paraguay in the Round of 32 of the World Cup on June 29 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout where Paraguay emerged victorious 4-3. The Germans struggled to convert possession into clear chances, allowing Paraguay to take an early lead. Germany managed to equalize through a header from Kai Havertz after a cross from Florian Wirtz but could not secure a win during extra time. The team subsequently missed two early penalties in the shootout, which ultimately sealed their exit from the tournament.

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  • •Germany led possession but struggled to create clear chances.
  • •Paraguay scored first with a header from Julio Enciso.
  • •Kai Havertz equalized for Germany with a header in the second half.
  • •The match went to penalties after an uneventful extra time.
  • •Germany missed two of their first four penalties in the shootout.
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