Paraguay eliminates Germany in World Cup shootout

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Paraguay eliminates Germany in World Cup shootout
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Paraguay defeated Germany in a World Cup shootout, sending the 2014 champions out of the tournament. The match showcased Paraguay's defensive resilience, with key contributions from Julio Enciso and Miguel Almiron. Despite being penalized once, Paraguay capitalized on a mistake from Germany, scoring first and enduring pressure before ultimately claiming victory in the shootout. Paraguay's next match likely pits them against France, pending a result from their match against Sweden.

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  • Paraguay eliminates Germany from the World Cup in a shootout.
  • Julio Enciso opened the scoring for Paraguay.
  • Germany's Kai Havertz equalized with a header.
  • José Canale scored the decisive penalty for Paraguay.
  • Next, Paraguay may face France if they defeat Sweden.
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  • 12:55 AMYahoo SportsAnalysis: Paraguay’s resilience delivers shock of the World Cup so far
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Paraguay showed exactly how and why they could reach the round of 16 as their resilient performance sent Germany out of the World Cup early on for a third tournament in a row.They played much like the...

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