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2026 World Cup: Germany eliminated by Paraguay in stunning upset

Le Monde (English) · Jun 30, 2026, 1:01 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Paraguay beat Germany in a penalty shootout, a shocking result early in the World Cup Round of 32. The Germans missed three penalty kicks to lose the shootout 4-3 after a 1-1 draw in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Paraguay now faces the daunting prospect of running into an in-form France next should Les

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