New Delhi, June 30 -- Paraguay have pulled off a stunning upset in the FIFA World Cup 2026, eliminating Germany on penalties. Julio Enciso headed Paraguay into the lead in the 42nd minute. Kai Havertz equalised for the 4-time champions via a header in the 54th minute. The match went to extra time after a 1-1 draw.

Germany missed 3 penalties, with Kai Havertz (saved), Nick Woltemade (saved) and Jonathan Tah (over the crossbar) all failing to convert. Paraguay missed 2, but Jose Canale scored the sudden-death winner. It marked Germany's first-ever penalty shootout defeat in World Cup history.

Social media reacted to the first major setback in the ongoing tournament. Many of them praised Paraguay for pulling off a stunning performance.

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