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The Paraguay national team defeated Germany this Monday in the 2026 World Cup, achieving a historic advance in the tournament. This victory represents the end of one of the most painful statistics in the history of the Paraguayan team.
What happened?
Paraguay's victory over Germany meant much more than a ticket to the next round: it represented the end of a curse that lasted almost four decades.
Why is it important for Paraguay?
For almost four decades, every time the Paraguayan team reached a direct elimination phase in a World Cup, their path ended at the hands of a European team.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | England | Defeat |
| 1998 | France | Defeat |
| 2002 | Germany | Defeat |
| 2010 | Spain | Defeat |
What comes next?
With this win, Paraguay wrote a new page in its World Cup history and demonstrated that it is ready to compete with any rival in the fight for the title. The last elimination before this World Cup occurred in South Africa 2010, when Spain defeated Paraguay in the Quarterfinals. The story changed in Boston, where Paraguay defeated Germany and, for the first time since the direct elimination rounds existed for the Paraguayan team, managed to leave a European representative in the way. Last result: Mexico 1-2 Paraguay (2025-11-19). Recent form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL, most recent first); on a 2-game winning streak.
