Germany v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 last 32
Paraguay secures a historic upset over Germany in a penalty shootout to eliminate the favorites from the 2026 World Cup.
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📍 How it ended
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage. The most recent headlines focused on other World Cup round of 32 matches.
Epilogue added 14d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Germany has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a defeat to Paraguay. The match was decided by a penalty shootout, marking the first time Germany has lost a World Cup penalty shootout.
Coverage from WBUR describes the result as the biggest upset of the tournament. The New York Times and Yahoo Sports focused on the penalty drama, while Bavarian Football Works reported that Kai Havertz issued an apology after the team crashed out.
Following this result and other Round of 32 matches, the tournament continues with teams like Switzerland and Norway advancing to the last 16.
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Quick answers
How did Germany exit the World Cup?
Germany was eliminated after losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout.
What is the historical significance of this loss?
According to The New York Times, this was the first time Germany lost a World Cup penalty shootout.
Who apologized after the match?
Kai Havertz apologized after Germany's exit from the tournament.
Coverage (30)
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- Colombia vs. Ghana LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates from intriguing round of 32 clash ESPN · 17d ago
- Colombia vs. Ghana Live Updates, Score: Latest World Cup News And Goals FOX Sports · 17d ago
- How to Watch Australia Vs. Egypt Online for Free From Anywhere Business Insider · 17d ago
- Australia vs. Egypt odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from proven soccer expert SportsLine · 17d ago
- Australia vs Egypt live updates: Ashour heads Egypt in front in World Cup knockout clash The New York Times · 17d ago
- Switzerland vs Algeria LIVE! World Cup 2026 last 32 fixture, score, live updates and team news Sky Sports · 18d ago
- Switzerland 2-0 Algeria (Jul 2, 2026) Game Analysis ESPN · 18d ago
- Switzerland 2-0 Algeria (3 Jul, 2026) Final Score ESPN Global · 18d ago
- Switzerland vs. Algeria odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from proven soccer expert SportsLine · 18d ago
- Manzambi dazzles as Switzerland cruise into last 16 with win over Algeria The Guardian · 18d ago
- Switzerland sweep past Algeria into World Cup last 16 NBC News · 18d ago
- Kalshi $10 cash bonus referral code “OREGONLIVE1″ extended for Switzerland-Algeria, World Cup knockout OregonLive.com · 18d ago
- Switzerland vs. Algeria odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks by expert on 25-15 run CBS Sports · 18d ago
- Live: Swiss open scoring against Algeria after VAR rescues Ronaldo ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 18d ago
- Switzerland Takes EARLY Lead 🚨 Breel Embolo Scores Goal vs Algeria FOX Sports · 18d ago
- Switzerland vs Algeria LIVE: World Cup 2026 last 32 team news, build-up & latest updates BBC · 18d ago
- Switzerland's Embolo praises Algeria's coach before World Cup clash ESPN · 18d ago
- Switzerland vs. Algeria Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match FOX Sports · 18d ago
- Switzerland vs Algeria live updates: Latest team news ahead of today’s 2026 World Cup knockout game The New York Times · 18d ago
- Switzerland v Algeria: World Cup 2026 last 32 The Guardian · 18d ago
- Mexico World Cup live weather updates: Game vs Ecuador delayed due to lightning USA Today · 20d ago
- Mexico v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 last 32 The Guardian · 20d ago
- Erling Haaland fires Norway into last 16 with dramatic winner against Côte d’Ivoire The Guardian · 20d ago
- Win-or-go-home World Cup action as Norway, France and Mexico play, in photos AP News · 20d ago
- Haaland scores late as Norway send Ivory Coast out of World Cup ESPN · 20d ago
- Inside Germany’s penalty drama during loss to Paraguay Yahoo Sports · 20d ago
- Kai Havertz apologizes after Germany crashes out of the World Cup Bavarian Football Works · 20d ago
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