Germany exited the 2026 World Cup with a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time.
Paraguay scored the first goal in the match. Antonio Sanabria scored for Paraguay in the 62nd minute.
At the end of the match, Germany equalized after 90 minutes. Kei Havertz headed in Cody Gakpo's cross.
Neither team could score any more goals in extra time. In the penalty shootout, two of Germany's three shots were blocked by Paraguay's goalkeeper and one shot was missed by German players. Paraguay won the match by scoring three of four shots.
Germany's penalty shootout shots were:
- Leroy Sane - Miss
- Kay Havertz - Arrested
- Jamal Musiala - Goal
- Rangel Nabri - Detention
- Adam Hlojek - Goal
Paraguay's penalty shoot out shots were:
- Antonio Sanabria - Goal
- Gaston Serin - Goal
- Alfredo Angil - Goal
- Yoshimar Jimenez - Miss
Germany's journey to the 2026 World Cup ended with this match.
Brief Stats of the Match:
Germany 1 - 1 Paraguay (Paraguay won 4-3 penalty shootout)
Goal:
Paraguay:
Sanabria (62)
Germany:
Havertz (90)
Referee:
Patrick Eco (Cameroon)
Card:
Germany:
Rudiger (69), Finch (79)
Paraguay:
Claws (51)
