Paraguay beats Germany on penalties to reach World Cup 2026 last 16

Paraguay eliminated Germany in the World Cup 2026 round of 32 after a 4‑3 penalty shootout win following a 1‑1 draw in Boston. The South American side held firm in regular time, with goals from Enssio and Gallarsa for Paraguay and a late equaliser by Florian Virth for Germany. In the shootout, Paraguay converted four penalties while Germany missed three, becoming the first team to defeat Germany on penalties at a World Cup.

The defeat marked the final appearance for German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. He posted an emotional farewell on Instagram, stating, “It was always an honor for me… Our early exit from the World Cup is incredibly sobering,” and thanked fans for their support throughout his career.