Paraguay stuns four-time World Cup champions Germany in penalty shootout after controversial call

ONP Summary

In an upset result, Paraguay advanced past Germany via a 4-3 penalty shootout victory following a 1-1 draw in extra time during the 2026 World Cup last-32 round. Germany exited the tournament at this stage, marking the nation's first-ever penalty shootout elimination in World Cup competition. The victory represents a major World Cup upset, sending Paraguay to the last-16 stage.