Paraguay defeated Germany in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, advancing to the next stage after the match concluded in a 1-1 draw following extra time. The decisive moment came in a penalty shootout, where Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill saved kicks from Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade, while Jonathan Tah fired over the bar. Jose Canale scored the decisive penalty for Paraguay to secure the victory.

Germany dominated possession, holding the ball for more than twice as long as Paraguay during the match. Paraguay took the lead when Julio Enciso scored a header, but Germany equalized in the 54th minute through Kai Havertz. A potential winning goal for Germany by Jonathan Tah was disallowed due to a foul on Orlando Gill.

Paraguay entered the match as a 5-to-1 underdog, and the victory is reported as the fourth biggest upset in World Cup knockout round history based on FIFA rankings since 1994. This result marks the first time Germany has lost a penalty shootout at the World Cup. Following the win, Paraguay earned a national holiday, having previously drawn 0-0 with Australia and defeated Turkey 1-0 in the group stage.