Paraguay have knocked out four-time world champions, Germany out of the World Cup on Monday with a 4-3 penalty shootout win after the two sides were deadlocked 1-1 in their Round of 32 match .
Paraguay's Jose Canale scored the decisive spot kick
Germany's Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah all failed in the shootout
Julio Enciso opened the scoring for Paraguay when he headed in a cross by Matias Galarza in the 42nd minute
Kai Havertz drew Germany level nine minutes into the second half with a glanced header from a Florian Wirtz cross
Germany dominated the tempo with 75 possession and 21 shots, but Paraguays resolute defense frustrated them through extra time.
A stunning Julio Enciso header in the 42nd minute marked Paraguays first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout stage match the 22-year-old forward connected beautifully with a flat cross from Matias Galarza to open the scoring in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash.
