Germany struggles in penalty shootout against Paraguay in World Cup

Germany faced Paraguay in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup at the Boston Stadium on June 29. The penalty shootout reached a tense moment at 3-3 after a crucial save by Manuel Neuer, as players hesitated to step up for the next shot. Jonathan Tah, who had never taken a penalty before, volunteered but missed his attempt. Joshua Kimmich reportedly asked Leon Goretzka to take the sixth penalty twice, but Goretzka declined, indicating the pressure on the team during the shootout. Coach Julian Nagelsmann's tactics and player mentalities during high-pressure situations are called into question following the match.

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