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Paraguay eliminates Germany in penalties for first major World Cup knockout blow
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Sanjesh Singh , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 29, 2026
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Key points The match saw Paraguay take an early lead, with Julio Enciso scoring in the 42nd minute. A significant upset has occurred in the World Cup, with Paraguay eliminating Germany in the Round of 32.
A significant upset has occurred in the World Cup, with Paraguay eliminating Germany in the Round of 32. The match ended 1-1, with Paraguay winning 4-3 in penalties. Germany, a top-10 ranked nation, was expected to win but ultimately fell short.
The match saw Paraguay take an early lead, with Julio Enciso scoring in the 42nd minute. Germany had dominated the first half, but Paraguay's counter-attacking strategy paid off.
Further details of the match are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. The outcome is considered a major blow to Germany, a four-time World Cup champion.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A significant upset has occurred in the World Cup, with Paraguay eliminating Germany in the Round of 32. The match ended 1-1, with Paraguay winning 4-3 in penalties. Germany, a top-10 ranked nation…
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