Football
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup after defeating Germany 4-3 on penalties to book a place in the Round of 16.
The knockout clash ended 1-1 after extra time, forcing a dramatic penalty shootout in which the South Americans held their nerve to eliminate the four-time world champions.
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The defeat marked Germany’s first-ever loss in a World Cup penalty shootout, ending a long-standing record in the competition.
Paraguay will now advance to the last 16, where they await their next opponents as they continue their impressive World Cup campaign.
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