German horror continues: Paraguay lives its fairy tale at the World Cup

In the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Germany faced a major upset against Paraguay. The match ended 3-3 after extra time, and Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties to advance to the quarterfinals. This result is seen as another sign of the ongoing crisis in German football.

In the first half, Germany started as favorites and took an early lead. However, Paraguay's disciplined defense and quick counter-attacks turned the game around. Two goals in the second half exposed weaknesses in the German defense. A late equalizer from Germany sent the match into extra time.

Neither team scored in extra time, so the match went to penalties. Paraguay's goalkeeper saved two German penalties, securing a historic victory. This is one of the greatest achievements in Paraguayan football history. German players were left in deep disappointment.

For Germany, this defeat continues a downward trend. After being eliminated in the group stage in 2018 and 2022, Germany now exits in the round of 16. The coach and players face heavy criticism. The German Football Association is expected to hold an emergency meeting.

Paraguay, on the other hand, heads into the quarterfinals with high morale. The team's success is celebrated wildly by the Paraguayan people. This result proves once again that the World Cup is full of surprises.