Paraguay eliminates Germany in penalty shootout at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Paraguay eliminated Germany in the Round of 32 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 29 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The match ended 1-1, leading to a penalty shootout where Paraguay triumphed 4-3. After a tightly contested encounter, a VAR decision overturned a potential goal for Germany. Orlando Gill, Paraguay's goalkeeper, was instrumental in the shootout with two crucial saves. Following this victory, Paraguay will advance to face the winner of the France-Sweden match on July 4.
- •The match concluded 1-1 after regular and extra time.
- •Paraguay won 4-3 in the penalty shootout.
- •Orlando Gill saved two penalties and had six saves in the match.
- •Germany's Jonathan Tah missed a decisive penalty in the shootout.
- •Paraguay will play the winner of France vs. Sweden on July 4.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Germany 1-1 (3-4 PKs) Paraguay: Initial Reactions and Observations
"Paraguay eliminated Germany in a shocking penalty kick shootout.
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