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Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock

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Paraguay celebrate after winning the penalty shootout of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 match vs Germany at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 29, 2026. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday.

It marks the first time that Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.

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