Paraguay advances past Germany in World Cup penalty shootout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Paraguay has advanced in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Germany in a penalty shootout. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after Germany’s potential winning goal in extra time was disallowed due to a controversial foul call. Paraguay struck first with a 42nd-minute goal from Julio Enciso. Germany equalized in the 54th minute with a header from Kai Havertz, but despite several chances, they could not take the lead. The ensuing penalty shootout saw Paraguay's Orlando Gill make two critical saves, helping his team clinch the victory after Germany's Jonathan Tah missed his shot.
- •Paraguay leads 1-0 at halftime after Julio Enciso's goal.
- •Germany equalizes through Kai Havertz in the second half.
- •VAR overturns a late German goal for a foul on the Paraguayan goalkeeper.
- •Orlando Gill saves two penalties in the shootout.
- •Paraguay moves on in the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic finish.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Paraguay upsets Germany on penalty kicks at World Cup after a 1-1 draw through extra time
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Paraguay shocks Germany in penalties, thanks to Orlando Gill and a controversial foul call
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Paraguay upsets Germany in penalties, thanks to Orlando Gill and a controversial foul call
"Jose Canale scored on the first sudden death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay upset Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
"A German goal in extra time was called back due to a foul in the box, allowing Paraguay to hold on to win it in a dramatic penalty shootout.
"A German goal in extra time was called back due to a foul in the box, allowing Paraguay to hold on to win it in a dramatic penalty shootout.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:47 PMParaguay upsets Germany on penalty kicks at World Cup after a 1-1 draw through extra time
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay upset Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:31 PM2026 World Cup: Paraguay shocks Germany in penalties, thanks to Orlando Gill and a controversial foul call
A German goal in extra time was called back due to a foul in the box, allowing Paraguay to hold on to win it in a dramatic penalty shootout.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:31 PM2026 World Cup: Paraguay upsets Germany in penalties, thanks to Orlando Gill and a controversial foul call
A German goal in extra time was called back due to a foul in the box, allowing Paraguay to hold on to win it in a dramatic penalty shootout.
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