Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout
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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.
Orlando Gill has become Paraguay's World Cup hero but was in football obscurity 18 months ago and had to sell his kit to support his family after the premature birth of his son.
USMNT faces off against Paraguay tonight, and USMNT HC Mauricio Pochettino will skip the pre-game speech. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if this is a good approach and if this game is a must-win.
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,
Paraguay knock Germany out of the World Cup after winning a chaotic penalty shootout in the last 32.
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Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro hails players as 'legends' after stunning Germany at World Cup
Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro described Monday's epic win over Germany on penalties as the "greatest victory of my life" and hailed his "26 legends."
After decades of hosting high-profile international soccer games, the region finally got to see the agony of penalty kicks, and the joy of an upset victory. The post Inspired by its anti-Belichick coach,
Orlando Gill continued his remarkable journey from obscurity as he became Paraguay's penalty shootout hero against Germany.
