Germany eliminated by Paraguay

The German national team, four-time World Cup champions, exited the 2026 World Cup at the round of 32 after losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, despite a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. Julio Insúa scored the opening goal for Paraguay in the 42nd minute, and Kai Havertz equalized for Germany in the 54th minute. The match ended in a draw after extra time, and Paraguay triumphed in the penalty shootout, causing Germany to be eliminated early and making Paraguay one of the biggest surprises of the tournament.