Germany’s World Cup Dream Ends in Penalty Shootout Agony as Paraguay Advance
Four-time World Cup winners Germany have been sensationally eliminated from the 2026 tournament in the last 16. They suffered a 4-3 defeat on penalties to Paraguay, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
Paraguay’s resilient performance saw them hold their nerve in the shootout, securing a historic spot in the quarter-finals at the expense of the footballing titans.