Paraguay’s shootout victory over four-time champions Germany yesterday was the upset of the 2026 World Cup so far – and in a competitive field, too. Paraguay, who were humbled by the United States on opening night, put in a backs-to-the-wall defensive performance against Julien Nagelsmann’s side in Boston.

Paraguay will have all day to celebrate its soccer team's victory over Germany in the Round of 32.

The 2026 World Cup knockout stage has already produced a remarkable statistical milestone, with two dramatic penalty shootouts making tournament history on the same day.Germany's Round of 32 defeat to...

This is not a drill: Germany have lost on penalties. It was a son of Boston, Benjamin Franklin, who uttered the immortal line that nothing was certain in this world except death and taxes, although until a truly head-spinning night here in Massachusetts a shoot-out triumph by Die Mannschaft came a fairly close third.

Germany lost on penalties to Paraguay to underline major issues at the heart of a proud footballing nation, with drastic changes required to bring them back to contention in major tournaments 12 years after winning the World Cup

Germany were knocked out in the last 32 after losing a penalty shootout to Paraguay

Heartbreak was sent across from Boston Stadium, all the way across the Atlantic Ocean, to Deutschland after Germany was eliminated by Paraguay. Germany’s hopes of winning the World Cup came...

Paraguay stunned four-time World Cup champions Germany after 120 minutes and a wild group of penalties on Monday to reach the Round of 16.

Paraguay pulled off one of the most stunning upsets of this World Cup.