Germany knocked out of FIFA World Cup 2026 by Paraguay on penalties

Four-time champions Germany were knocked out of FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing 3-4 to Paraguay on penalties in Round of 32. The match had ended 1-1 after extra time, with Paraguay's Julio Enciso scoring in the 42nd minute and Germany's Kai Havertz equalising in the 54th. This was Germany's first-ever penalty shootout defeat in a men's World Cup match.