Germany, Paraguay and World Cup
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Germany and Paraguay square off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Monday. Kickoff from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, is 4:30 p.m. ET.
Paraguay stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties in one of the biggest upsets in ​the competition's history, after the teams were tied 1-1 over 120 minutes.
The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match to go to extra time and penalty kicks absolutely delivered, with Paraguay coming out on top with an upset win over Germany. Paraguay's victory marked one of the biggest upsets in the history of the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup.
"I send a kiss to my grandpa in heaven," Enciso said after Paraguay defeated Germany in the Round of 32
Photos: Here are the best scenes from the Germany-Paraguay World Cup matchup at ‘Boston Stadium’
Paraguay achieved a huge upset on Monday, sending Germany out of the World Cup in the Round of 32 in a game that culminated with a dramatic penalty kick shootout. After trading a
Paraguay’s shootout victory over four-time champions Germany yesterday was the upset of the 2026 World Cup so far – and in a competitive field, too. Paraguay, who were humbled by the United States on opening night,
Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro described Monday's epic win over Germany on penalties as the "greatest victory of my life" and hailed his "26 legends."
