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Paraguay knock Germany out of World Cup 2026 on penalties
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- Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after a 1-1 draw following extra time.
- Issued on: 30/06/2026 - 01:39Modified: 30/06/2026 - 01:41
- The South Americans won 4-3 on spot kicks after the match finished 1-1 in extra-time to inflict Germany's first ever defeat in a penalty shootout in a World Cup.
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Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after a 1-1 draw following extra time. The South Americans won 4-3 on spot kicks, handing Germany their first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout and booking a place in the knockout stage.
Issued on: 30/06/2026 - 01:39Modified: 30/06/2026 - 01:41
By: FRANCE 24 Germany's forward Kai Havertz celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup match between Germany and Paraguay, June 29, 2026 © Odd Andersen, AFP Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
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