Massachusetts, June 30 -- A controversial VAR decision that ruled out Germany's potential extra-time winner proved decisive as Paraguay stunned four-time champions Germany in a penalty shootout to book their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, The Athletic reported.

The Round of 32 encounter at Gillette Stadium ended 1-1 after 120 minutes before Paraguay kept their composure from the spot to seal a famous victory, with Germany missing three penalties in the shootout.

Germany believed they had secured the win in the 101st minute when Jonathan Tah headed home from a corner. However, after German players celebrated the goal, referee Jalal Jayed of Morocco was instructed to review the incident on the pitch-side monitor foll...