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The Paraguay national team has achieved a historic victory by knocking out Germany from the 2026 World Cup in a penalty shootout. The match, played in Boston, ended with a 1-1 tie after 120 minutes of play.
What happened in the match?
The Paraguay national team started the match strong, scoring the first goal in the 42nd minute thanks to Julio Enciso. However, Germany equalized the score in the 54th minute with a goal from Kai Havertz.
The penalty shootout
The Paraguay national team won the penalty shootout, thanks to two saves by Orlando Gill and the miss by Jonathan Tah in the first shot of the sudden death.
The match context
The match was played in a context of high pressure, as Germany was one of the favorites to win the World Cup. However, the Paraguay national team showed its resistance and strength, achieving a thrilling victory.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Mexico - Paraguay | 1-2 |
The Paraguay national team comes from a streak of two consecutive wins, after an irregular start in their last campaign. With this victory, the Paraguay national team stays alive in the 2026 World Cup and seeks to continue advancing in the tournament.
