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Paraguay stun Germany on pens after VAR drama
Key takeaways
- Paraguay beat Germany on penalties at the World Cup.
- The Germans became the first powerhouses at the tournament to be eliminated in the round of 32 on Monday, after a 1-1 draw led to a penalty shootout.
- Paraguay blew two opportunities from the spot to send Germany home, before José Canale scored in sudden death.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Paraguay beat Germany on penalties at the World Cup. Getty Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah missed crucial penalties as four-time winners Germany were eliminated from the World Cup in a shootout by No.41 ranked Paraguay.
The Germans became the first powerhouses at the tournament to be eliminated in the round of 32 on Monday, after a 1-1 draw led to a penalty shootout.
Paraguay blew two opportunities from the spot to send Germany home, before José Canale scored in sudden death.
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