Paraguay upsets Germany on penalty kicks at World Cup after a 1-1 draw through extra time

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June 29, 2026

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Paraguay upsets Germany on penalty kicks at World Cup after a 1-1 draw through extra time

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay upset Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.

The round of 16 match ended 1-1 after extra time. Paraguay had gone in front when Julio Enciso scored on a header late in the first half.

Kai Havertz equalised in the 52nd minute for four-time champion Germany.

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