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Germany exits World Cup in defeat to Paraguay after poor penalties

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:12 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Germany exits World Cup in defeat to Paraguay after poor penalties

Summary

Germany was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 4-3 penalty shoot-out loss to Paraguay on June 29. Despite Kai Havertz equalizing, three weak penalties marred Germany's efforts, leading to their exit after the last-32 round. Coach Julian Nagelsmann's future remains uncertain as he previously indicated he would not resign. Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer expressed disappointment, stating the team lacked a cutting edge. Captain Joshua Kimmich acknowledged the team's responsibility for the poor performance, while pundits assess the implications for the national team's image.

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By the Numbers

•Germany's penalty shoot-out loss to Paraguay eliminates them from the World Cup.
•Neuer saved one penalty, but others were easily stopped.
•Coach Nagelsmann not expected to resign despite poor results.
•Kimmich and Neuer emphasize team responsibility for performance.
•Germany's form has declined since winning the World Cup in 2014.

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5:12 AMYahoo Sports — Groundhog day for Germany with no end in sight to World Cup rot

What they're saying

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Germany had scored 17 of their 18 attempts in men's World Cup penalty shoot-outs - before Monday. Three of the weakest penalties imaginable followed in the last-32 defeat to Paraguay, summing up a deep malaise which has engulfed the Germany men's team since they last lifted the famous trophy in 2014.
— Yahoo Sports

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