Paraguay eliminates Germany in penalties; France awaits in World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Paraguay advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by defeating Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a tense match that went to extra time. The match featured goals from Strasbourg's Enciso for Paraguay and Kai Havertz for Germany. Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill played a crucial role, saving Havertz's penalty attempt. Should France win against Sweden tomorrow in New York, they will face Paraguay in the next round in Philadelphia, a rematch of their 1998 encounter in the same stage.
- •Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
- •Enciso opened the scoring for Paraguay before halftime.
- •Havertz equalized for Germany in the second half.
- •Gill made a key save against Havertz in the shootout.
- •France will face Paraguay if they win against Sweden tomorrow.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — France to potentially play Paraguay as Germany stunned in World Cup round of 32
"In the tie between France’s potential last 16 opponents, it was Paraguay who beat Germany on penalties in one of the most remarkable upsets in recent World Cup memory.The Albirroja opened the scor...
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