Paraguay pull off World Cup penalty gamble at last in historic Germany win
Paraguay secures a historic World Cup victory over Germany, marking the end of the German team's long-standing success in penalty shootouts.
The reporting (4)
- Infallible? Not any more. How Germany lost a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time The New York Times · 46d ago
- Jürgen Klopp aims dig at Arsenal after VAR controversially disallowed Germany goal ESPN · 46d ago
- 2026 World Cup: Paraguay upsets Germany in penalties, thanks to Orlando Gill and a controversial foul call Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Paraguay pull off World Cup penalty gamble at last in historic Germany win Reuters · 46d ago
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The brief
The match concluded with Paraguay advancing following a penalty gamble, marking a rare loss for Germany in such a scenario. Coverage from The New York Times, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and Reuters emphasizes the historic nature of the defeat for Germany.
Reports note that goalkeeper Orlando Gill was central to the outcome, while discussion has emerged regarding a controversial foul call and a disallowed goal reviewed by VAR. Future reports will likely track tournament brackets following this upset.
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Quick answers
Who won the match between Paraguay and Germany?
Paraguay won the match via a penalty shootout.
Why was the German goal controversial?
The goal was disallowed following a VAR review, leading to criticism regarding officiating decisions.
What is the historical significance of this result?
This marks the first time Germany has lost a World Cup penalty shootout.
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