Germany Knocked Out On Penalties By Paraguay
Germany's four-time World Cup champions were eliminated on penalties by Paraguay 5-4 in the Round of 32 on June 30, despite equalizing Kai Havertz's goal in a tightly contested Massachusetts match.
Germany, the four-time World Cup champions and European group winners, faced Paraguay on June 30 at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts during the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. Despite controlling most of the match, Germany conceded first when Julio Enciso scored unmarked in the penalty area in the 42nd minute, giving Paraguay a 1-0 halftime lead. Germany equalized in the 54th minute through Kai Havertz, and the match remained tied through 90 minutes. In extra time, Jonathan Tah's goal was disallowed after a VAR review determined Germany had committed a foul beforehand. The match went to a penalty shootout, which Paraguay won 5-4 in a shocking result that eliminated Germany from the tournament. Paraguay will next face the winner of the France-Sweden match on July 5 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
