Germany 1, Paraguay 1: Paraguay win breathless penalty shootout to knock out Germany, reach World Cup last-16

The lead

June 29, 2026 — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA — Paraguay win breathless penalty shootout to knock out Germany, reach World Cup last-16. José 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.

How the match unfolded

This Round of 32 match ended 1-1 between Germany and Paraguay after penalties on the official ESPN match center. Germany seized early momentum when Julio Enciso (Paraguay) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matías Galarza with a cross following a corner. in the 42'. The final swing came in the 54' when Kai Havertz (Germany) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Florian Wirtz with a cross.. 63,945 fans were in the building at Gillette Stadium.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

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Cards, fouls, and controversy

José 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.

Bookings: 4 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

What it means in the tournament

Germany and Paraguay split the points in Round of 32. In a 48-team World Cup, a draw reshapes the group table and can swing who advances as a third-place side.

What comes next

Germany advance to the Round of 16 while the bracket continues across North American host cities through July 7.

*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*