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Underdog Paraguay knocked four-time champion Germany out of the 2026 World Cup in a nail-biting penalty shootout, delivering what may be the tournament's greatest knockout stage upset. The victory sends the 41st-ranked team into the round of 16 against soccer giants.
Paraguay defeated four-time champion Germany in their first-ever World Cup penalty shootout loss, pulling off one of soccer's greatest underdog victories. The South American team won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, proving that determination can topple even the mightiest opponents.
Ten-man Paraguay survived 24 shots and a relentless second-half attack to secure their first win of the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Turkey. The South American underdogs defended for 45 minutes with one less player after Miguel Almirón's controversial red card.
Paraguay scored the World Cup's fastest goal in 65 seconds and held on with 10 players to beat Turkey 1-0, a gutsy win that handed the United States first place in Group D. The victory showed heart can triumph over numbers when a team refuses to quit.