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 finished 1-1 for Paraguay over Germany after penalties on the official ESPN match center. Paraguay 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:
Goal-by-goal
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
Paraguay leave Gillette Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. Surviving the Round of 32 keeps Paraguay alive for Round of 16 action in early July. Germany head home.
What comes next
Paraguay 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.*
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