Germany falls to Paraguay in penalty shootout at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Germany was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in a penalty shootout against Paraguay on June 30 in Boston. The match reached extra time where Germany had a goal disallowed following a VAR review. Former international Thomas Hitzlsperger stated that the team "forgot to fight" and criticized their lack of offensive and defensive strategy. Paraguay, who entered the knockout stage as a best-placed third team, will face France or Sweden in the next round.
- •Germany eliminated from World Cup after 4-3 on penalties
- •Match included controversial VAR decision against Germany
- •Hitzlsperger criticizes German team's mentality and strategy
- •Paraguay progresses to face France or Sweden next
- •Germany has not won a knockout match since 2014
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Germany ‘forgot to fight’ in shock World Cup defeat to Paraguay, says former international
"Germany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after losing in the last-32 on penalties to Paraguay in Boston
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