FIFA World Cup 2026 | Paraguay knocks out Germany on penalty kicks

Paraguay stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties on Tuesday (June 30, 2026 - Indian time) to advance to the World Cup round of 16 ​in one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history, after the teams were tied 1-1 ‌over 120 minutes.FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout schedule: Matches in Indian TimeJose Canale hit the decisive penalty to give the underdogs ​a memorable victory and spark wild celebrations, as they advanced to ⁠the next round where they will face either title contenders France or Sweden in the last 16.Paraguay vs Germany knockout clash highlightsIt is the biggest win in the World Cup for the South Americans, who reached the ‌quarterfinals in 2010 and had not qualified since.Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, who at the age of 38 became the youngest coach in…

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