Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup

Paraguay produced the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup by defeating Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time on Monday at Foxborough, Massachusetts. José Canale converted the first sudden-death kick, while Germany missed three of six penalties; Jonathan Tah’s effort in the shootout was saved or went over the bar, setting up Canale. Orlando Gill made two key saves, including one after Fabian Balbuena’s attempt, and additional drama came in extra time when a potential winner was disallowed after a video review. Paraguay took a late first-half lead through Julio Enciso, before Kai Havertz equalized in the 52nd minute. Ranked 41st entering the match, Paraguay became the first team to beat Germany in a World Cup penalty shootout. They will face the winner of France vs Sweden in the Round of 16.