Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Rīga TV

World and Latvian news in one place

DiasporaPublished: 30 June 2026 at 03:36

World Cup Shock: Paraguay Eliminates Germany on Penalties

Paraguay's national football team defeated Germany 2-1 in a penalty shootout in the third knockout match, advancing to the round of 16 and causing the first major upset of the tournament.

Foto: LSM Diaspora

The first big surprise of the World Cup came in the third knockout game, as Paraguay beat Germany 2-1 in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the round of 16.

Defender Jose Kanale emerged as a national hero for Paraguay, playing a key role in the penalty shootout.

The result means Germany, traditionally considered one of the tournament favorites, has been eliminated. Paraguay, on the other hand, continues its journey and now prepares for the next match.

Comments

0/1500

Comments are automatically moderated. No hate, threats, personal data or spam.

Loading comments…

More in this category