Canale and Gill the heroes as Paraguay hand Germany first World Cup shootout defeat
Paraguay defeated Germany in a penalty shootout during the 2026 World Cup, marking a historic upset for the South American team. Germany struggled to convert their dominance in possession into a win, leading to their first shootout loss since 1976.
Why it matters
The result is considered one of the greatest achievements in Paraguayan football history and represents a major tournament upset.
Gustavo Gomez leads the Paraguayan celebrations after their dramatic shootout win over Germany. Gustavo Gomez leads the Paraguayan celebrations after their dramatic shootout win over Germany. World Cup 2026 Canale and Gill the heroes as Paraguay hand Germany first World Cup shootout defeat Barney Ronay at Boston Stadium Mon 29 Jun 2026 19.59 EDT Last modified on Tue 30 Jun 2026 03.59 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Germany exited the World Cup in Boston not with a whimper or even a cry of pain, just an extended wrestle into the dust at the hands of a thrillingly dogged Paraguay, followed by the most extraordinary of penalty shootouts.
The report is a standard sports match recap focusing on the narrative of the game and the historical significance of the result.
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