Germany Falls in Penalty Shootout | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Germany’s World Cup dreams ended in a shocking penalty shootout loss to Paraguay, marking their first-ever shootout defeat in the tournament. After a tense 1-1 draw that featured solid defending from Paraguay and missed chances by Germany—including a disallowed goal by Jonathan Tah—the match came down to penalties. Paraguay’s cool composure sealed the win, with defender Jose Canale scoring the decisive kick. Germany’s stars, including Havertz, missed their shots, leaving the team devastated. Paraguay’s defense, led by Gomez and Canale, stood firm throughout, and their unity was celebrated…