In the biggest upset of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
The Round of 32 match ended 1-1 after extra time. Paraguay took the lead on a header from Julio Enciso in the first half, but Germany's Kai Havertz equalized in the 52nd minute.
Paraguay's victory came after a tense shootout. Goalkeeper Orlando Gill made two crucial saves, and Jose Canale scored the decisive sudden-death penalty.
This result marks Germany's first-ever loss in a World Cup penalty shootout. The four-time champions had won six straight shootouts in major tournaments since 1976.
Paraguay's previous knockout-stage matches had all ended in regulation losses, except for a penalty shootout win over Japan in 2010.
Germany had a potential go-ahead goal from Jonathan Tah in the 102nd minute disallowed after a video review for a foul on the Paraguayan goalkeeper.
Paraguay now advances to face the winner of the France vs. Sweden match in the Round of 16 in Philadelphia on July 4.