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Paraguay stuns Germany in World Cup knockout round

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 12:51 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Paraguay stuns Germany in World Cup knockout round
Summary

Paraguay upset Germany in the round of 32 at Gillette Stadium on June 29, 2026. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Paraguay winning in penalty kicks. Paraguay's victory, ranked as the fourth-largest upset in World Cup knockout history since 1994, saw them advance despite being ranked 41st compared to Germany's 10th position. The team now looks ahead to a potential round of 16 match against France, ranked third in the world.

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By the Numbers
  • •Paraguay leads Germany 1-1 at the end of extra time
  • •Paraguay wins in penalty shootout
  • •Paraguay ranked 41st, Germany ranked 10th
  • •This is Paraguay's first knockout win since 2010
  • •Next match may be against No. 3 ranked France
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  • 12:46 PMESPN — What it feels like to pull off a World Cup upset: ...
  • 5:51 AMYahoo Sports — Paraguay fans celebrate historic win over Germany
  • 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Paraguay coach salutes ‘extraordinary’ World Cup win over Germany
  • 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Paraguay's win over Germany is one of biggest upsets in World Cup history
What they're saying
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Paraguay's win over Germany in the round of 32 is the latest World Cup shock in a long line of them, including famous upsets like Ireland over Italy in 1994 and Norway over Brazil in 1998. What's it feel like to beat a giant?

— ESPNby Rob Dawson
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Fans in Asuncion celebrate as Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, securing one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 World Cup.

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Paraguay produced arguably the greatest World Cup upset as Germany was defeated 4-3 on penalties in the last 32.

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