What happened: Paraguay eliminated Germany in a penalty shootout at the 2026 World Cup, sealing the result on the third elimination kick of the shootout. It marks one of the tournament's biggest upsets, sending a heavily favored Germany side home in the knockout round.

Why it matters: Germany arrived among the tournament favorites, and a shootout exit at this stage upends expectations for one of soccer's traditional powers. For Paraguay, advancing past a giant on penalties is a defining result that reshapes their path through the bracket.

What to watch: Paraguay move on in the knockout bracket and now await their next opponent, while Germany face questions after an early exit.