{"id":11125,"date":"2026-06-30T09:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T06:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=11125"},"modified":"2026-06-30T11:16:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:16:32","slug":"paraguay-shock-germany-on-penalties-to-reach-fifa-world-cup-quarter-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/paraguay-shock-germany-on-penalties-to-reach-fifa-world-cup-quarter-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Paraguay Shock Germany on Penalties to Reach FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after knocking out four-time champions Germany’s national football team on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw in Boston. The dramatic victory sends the Paraguay national football team into the quarter-finals and leaves German fans wondering what could have been after another painful early exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For football fans in Tanzania, this was another reminder that in World Cup knockout football, history means very little when the whistle blows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paraguay Stun Germany with First-Half Strike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coming into the match, Germany looked like the favorites despite a shaky group-stage finish. Their top-place finish in Group E had raised hopes of a deep run, but Paraguay had other ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The South Americans showed discipline from the first minute, staying compact and frustrating Germany\u2019s attacking stars. Despite dominating possession, Germany struggled to create clear-cut chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their best opportunity of the first half came through Joshua Kimmich, whose effort from a tight angle was comfortably saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paraguay, meanwhile, remained patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when their moment came, they took it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sharp move involving Miguel Almir\u00f3n and Mat\u00edas Galarza ended with a perfect cross into the box, where Julio Enciso powered home a header to give Paraguay a shock lead before halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a classic knockout punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Germany Fights Back but Lacks Cutting Edge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The second half began with expectations of a German response, but it never really came with the intensity many expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paraguay stayed organized and nearly doubled their lead after a poor backpass from Kimmich, forcing Manuel Neuer into a big save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then Germany found their equalizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substitute Leon Goretzka delivered a dangerous ball into the box, and Kai Havertz flicked it brilliantly into the far corner for his third goal of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 1-1, Germany looked ready to take control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Paraguay refused to break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VAR Drama Defines Extra Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Extra time brought even more tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany pushed harder, introducing the towering Nick Woltemade to add physical presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their pressure seemed to pay off when Jonathan Tah headed home what looked like the winning goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But after a lengthy VAR review, the referee ruled it out for a foul on Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That decision changed everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many neutral fans, it was one of the most controversial moments of the tournament so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Penalty Shootout Heartbreak for Germany<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the game headed to penalties, nerves took over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams missed two penalties each in a chaotic shootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then came the decisive moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonathan Tah stepped up and blasted his penalty over the bar, giving Jos\u00e9 Canale the chance to win it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He made no mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paraguay erupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany crashed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It marks only Paraguay\u2019s second-ever World Cup knockout victory and one of their greatest football achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you backed Paraguay\u2019s shock win or are preparing for the quarter-finals, Bangbet<\/a> gives you the platform to turn football knowledge into winning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paraguay now waits for the winner of the quarter-final between the France national football team and the Sweden national football team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With confidence high and momentum growing, La Albirroja could become the tournament\u2019s biggest surprise package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Germany, however, it is back to the drawing board after another World Cup campaign ends far earlier than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And for the rest of the world, one thing is clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is delivering pure chaos, and football fans in Tanzania are loving every second of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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