Germany and Paraguay are level in their 2026 World Cup knockout match. Julian Nagelsmann's side topped their group after opening with two wins but suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat against Ecuador in their previous outing.

Paraguay President Santiago Pena declared a national holiday for Tuesday to celebrate the country's ​shock victory over Germany that sent them ‌into the World Cup round of 16.

Germany's coach sent a stern warning to his team before their knockout stage game against Paraguay.

Paraguay achieved a huge upset on Monday, sending Germany out of the World Cup in the Round of 32 in a game that culminated with a dramatic penalty kick shootout. After trading a

Paraguay stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties in one of the biggest upsets in ​the competition's history, after the teams were tied 1-1 over 120 minutes.

The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match to go to extra time and penalty kicks absolutely delivered, with Paraguay coming out on top with an upset win over Germany. Paraguay's victory marked one of the biggest upsets in the history of the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup.

Paraguay’s shootout victory over four-time champions Germany yesterday was the upset of the 2026 World Cup so far – and in a competitive field, too. Paraguay, who were humbled by the United States on opening night,