Germany eliminated by Paraguay in World Cup round of 16

Germany's national football team was knocked out of the World Cup in the round of 16, losing to Paraguay after extra time and a penalty shoot‑out. The match ended 0‑0 in regular time, and Germany missed three penalties in the shoot‑out.

The defeat is the third consecutive early exit for the German side and has sparked intense criticism of the German Football Association (DFB) and head coach Julian Nagelsmann. Analysts pointed to ineffective substitutions and questionable squad selection, suggesting the tactical approach failed to generate any decisive impact during the tournament.