The first major shock of the 2026 World Cup officially materialized as four-time champion Germany was eliminated in the round of 32 after a penalty shootout against a tenacious Paraguay.
Germany dominated possession from the start, but it was Paraguay who crafted the most dangerous actions in the opening 45 minutes, breaking the deadlock with a nice action that Julio Enciso finalized with a header to stun the crowd at Gillette Stadium.
