In a monumental upset, Paraguay has eliminated four-time champions Germany from the World Cup in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.

• Paraguay, ranked 41st globally, secured their historic victory after their underdog status defied expectations against the 10th-ranked Germany.
• Key players in the shootout included Kai Havertz for Germany and Jose Canale for Paraguay, with Germany suffering their first-ever penalty shootout loss at the tournament.
• The thrilling match, which saw a disallowed VAR goal for Germany, keeps Paraguay's hopes alive for their deepest World Cup run since 2010.