When the German team stepped onto the pitch at Gillette Stadium on Monday night, few could have imagined the drama that would unfold. A 42‑minute goal from Paraguay’s Julián Enciso put the underdogs ahead, only for Germany’s Kai Havertz to level moments later. After extra‑time the match was dead‑locked, and a tense penalty shoot‑out saw Paraguay triumph 4‑3, knocking a traditional powerhouse out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How the two sides arrived at Boston
Germany entered the knockout stage as one of the tournament’s most potent attacks. Despite a surprising 2‑1 loss to Ecuador in the final group game, the Germans topped Group A, scoring ten goals – the joint‑leading tally – and posting an expected goals (xG) figure of 7.38. Their possession average of 53% and a high volume of shots on target underscored a team that could dominate any opponent.
Paraguay’s journey was starkly different. The South American side qualified as the seventh‑best third‑placed team, having netted only two goals in the group phase
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