Paraguay Stuns Germany in Penalty Shootout | Denver News

Paraguay pulled off a jaw-dropping World Cup upset, defeating four-time champion Germany in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Ranked 34th, they stunned 12th-ranked Germany — who hadn’t lost a shootout since 1976 — thanks to goalkeeper Orlando Gill’s two heroic saves. Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead, but Kai Havertz equalized. The win, their first-ever World Cup knockout goal, avenges a 2002 loss and sends them to face France or Sweden. Germany, struggling to create chances despite dominating possession, now faces a painful exit. Paraguay’s unity and grit proved that in football, miracles happen. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7416970c62dc224