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Paraguay and Germany go to penalties in World Cup knockout match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Paraguay and Germany go to penalties in World Cup knockout match
Summary

On June 29, Paraguay faced Germany in a last-32 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, resulting in a 1-1 draw after extra time. Paraguay opened the scoring with a headed goal from Julio Enciso just before halftime. Germany equalized through Kai Havertz early in the second half. Despite dominating the match, Germany could not secure a win, leading to a penalty shootout. The shootout ended 4-3 in favor of Paraguay, marking the first team to advance in this World Cup via penalties. Paraguay now waits to see whether it will face France or Sweden in the Round of 16.

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By the Numbers
  • •Paraguay wins 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw
  • •Enciso scores first goal in a World Cup knockout match
  • •Germany had a ruled-out goal during extra time
  • •Paraguay awaits Round of 16 opponent, France or Sweden
  • •Germany ends World Cup campaign after penalty loss
Latest Updates
  • 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Paraguay stuns Germany in penalties to advance to Round of 16
  • 1:06 AMBBC Sport — Germany beaten on penalties as Paraguay reach last 16
  • 12:56 AMBBC Sport — Relive thrilling penalty shootout between Germany and Paraguay
  • 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — For the first time at World Cup 2026, penalties decide last-16 spot
  • 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Paraguay shock Germany in shootout win for one of all-time World Cup upsets
  • 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Watch all Germany-Paraguay World Cup shootout attempts
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On Monday (29), Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time and secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This is the first time in this edition of ...

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Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

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Paraguay and Germany required a penalty shootout to determine which team would advance to the round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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