[BREAKING] World Cup: Paraguay Beat Germany 4-3 On Penalty Shootout
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Paraguay achieved a historic upset by defeating Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout during the 2026 World Cup round of 32. This loss marks Germany's first-ever penalty defeat in the tournament and their earliest exit since 2010.
Why it matters
The match is considered one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history, significantly altering the trajectory of the 2026 tournament.
Germany’s World Cup 2026 campaign is over after a shock defeat – arguably the competition’s greatest – by Paraguay in the round of 32.
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