Germany Out! Die Mannschaft's FIFA World Cup Campaign Cut Short After Penalty Shootout Loss Against Resilient Paraguay
Germany vs Paraguay Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: In a seismic 2026 World Cup Round of 32 clash, Paraguay stunned four-time champions Germany, winning 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Germany struggled against a resolute Paraguayan defense. Julio Enciso struck first for the Albirroja in the 42nd minute with a brilliant header. Germany’s pressure finally yielded an equalizer from Kai Havertz in the 53rd minute. Extra time remained intense, featuring a disallowed goal by Jonathan Tah. The match devolved into a shootout where Germany’s composure faltered. Despite a heroic save from 40-year-old Manuel Neuer to keep his side alive, misses from Nick Woltemade and Tah handed Paraguay the advantage. Centre-back José Canale ultimately powered home the decisive spot-kick to secure a historic 4–3 victory. Paraguay advance to the quarter-finals, cementing one of the greatest upsets in tournament history. See the best photos from the GER vs PAR football match here:
Germany supporters cheer before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Paraguay players warm up before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Mark Stockwell
Germany's Joshua Kimmich (6) arrives on the pitch for warm ups during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Paraguay's Antonio Sanabria (9) warms up before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Germany supporters cheer before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Germany's Leroy Sane (19) takes a dink of water at warm ups during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Germany's Felix Nmecha (23) arrives on the pitch for warm ups during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) warms up during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann arrives for interviews in the pitch before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Paraguay players gather together on the pitch before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Paraguay's Junior Alonso (6) fails to score during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Paraguay fans cheer during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Germany in Foxborough AP Photo/Steven Senne
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann speaks to fourth official Ma Ning, of China, during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxboroug AP Photo/Charles Krupa
Germany's Joshua Kimmich (6) challenges for the ball with Paraguay's Julio Enciso (19) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Mark Stockwel
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann talks with his players at the hydration break during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Martin Meissner
Paraguay's Julio Enciso, right, scores the opening goal past Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Charles Krupa
Paraguay's Julio Enciso (19) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Paraguay's Julio Enciso (19) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron (10) reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Germany's Kai Havertz (7) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough. Martin Meissner/AP Photo
People watch the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Paraguay and Germany in Asuncion AP Photo/Jorge Saenz
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer makes a save in front of Paraguay's Antonio Sanabria during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa
Germany's Leon Goretzka (8) slides against Paraguay's Juan Jose Caceres (4) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston. | Photo: AP/Steven Senne
People watch the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Paraguay and Germany in Asuncion, Paraguay. | Photo: AP/Jorge Saenz
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill (12) reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston. | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
The screen shows that a goal by Germany's Jonathan Tah (4) was disqualified after a VAR check during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston. | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
Germany fans react at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough Charles Krupa/AP Photo
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill (12) saves a shot by Germany's Nick Woltemade (11) in a shootout during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Foxborough AP Photo/Steven Senne
Paraguay's Gustavo Gomez (15) scores on Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) in a shootout during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough Steven Senne/AP Photo
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill (12) makes a save against Germany's Kai Havertz (7) in a penalty shootout at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston. | Photo: AP/Mark Stockwell
Paraguay's Mauricio (11) scores a goal during a shootout against Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston. | Photo: AP/Steven Senne
Germany players are dejected at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough AP Photo/Petr David Josek
Paraguay's Gustavo Gomez celebrates after winning the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough Charles Krupa/AP Photo
A fan holds a flare during a gathering to watch the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Paraguay and Germany in Asuncion, Paragua AP Photo/Jorge Saenz
A Germany fan reacts at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough Charles Krupa/AP Photo
Fans celebrate after watching the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Paraguay and Germany in Asuncion AP Photo/Jorge Saenz
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1) leaves the pitch after a loss during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, AP Photo/ Martin Meissner
A fan holds a flare during a gathering to watch the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Paraguay and Germany in Asuncion, Paraguay. | Photo: AP/Jorge Saenz
Germany's Jamal Musiala (10) and Malick Thiaw (24) walk off the field after losing to Paraguay in a shootout during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston. | Photo: AP/Steven Senne
Germany's Jonathan Tah (4) and teammates acknowledge the crowd after a loss during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston. | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
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