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Paraguay fans celebrate historic win over Germany

Euronews World · 2026-06-30

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• What happened: Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. • Why it matters: This victory is considered one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, resulting in the elimination of four-time champions Germany. • What to watch next: Fans will be eager to see how Paraguay performs in the knockout stage and whether they can continue their surprising run in the tournament.

No Comment Video. Paraguay fans celebrate historic win over Germany Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 30/06/2026 - 7:51 GMT+2 Fans in Asuncion celebrate as Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, securing one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 World Cup. Fans in Asuncion erupted with joy on Monday as Paraguay beat Germany on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Crowds watched José Canale score the decisive spot kick before hugging, waving flags and celebrating a result few expected. The victory sealed one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 tournament. Supporters hung on every kick of the shootout before relief gave way to celebration. Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties after goalkeeper Orlando Gill made key saves, sending the South American side through and knocking four-time champions Germany out of the World Cup. World Cup 2026 Paraguay Germany Top stories Now playing Next Paraguay fans celebrate historic win over Germany Now playing Next Swiss yodellers rehearse in public fountains as Basel swelters Now playing Next Thousands take part in New York Pride parade Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 30th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Iran says delegation heading to Qatar, denies talks scheduled with US Now playing Next Pakistan airstrikes leave homes in ruins in Afghanistan Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 29th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Another heat record broken in Germany Now playing Next Heatwave: Which European countries are running out of water? Now playing Next Putin admits oil deficit amid Ukrainian strikes on refineries Now playing Next Swiss glaciers melting rapidly in June as Europe faces extreme heat Now playing Next Iran and Oman hold first Hormuz talks as US-Iran deal stays on edge Now playing Next Monaco parcel bomb blast wounds Ukrainian tycoon, suspected attacker flees to France Now playing Next EU will 'come to its senses' on Israel, former Netanyahu adviser says Now playing Next Eleven killed in France as parachute training aircraft crashes near Nancy Now playing Next EU sets October deadline to get 'tangible' results with China ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Thousands of migrants queue for repatriation in South African camps No Comment Aerial images reveal scale of destruction after Venezuela earthquakes No Comment Morocco fans light up Monterrey before Netherlands knockout clash No Comment Heatwave: Berlin police use water cannon to cool Bruno Mars fans Health news Europe's record-breaking heatwave: What you need to know Culture news McKinsey's Kelsey Robinson on why AI is creating more anxiety than impact in marketing Europe News Neither pro nor con: EU declines to take stand on AC debate amid brutal heatwave Europe Today 'Extremely unusual' heat with 'no end' in sight, says Copernicus director Europe Today AC should be prioritised for the elderly and vulnerable, expert says Europe News Burnham vows to 'rewire Britain' with devolution push and 'No. 10 North' in Manchester Business Lucky Strike maker BAT to axe 5,500 jobs worldwide in €695m cost drive Art ‘Frida: The Making of an Icon’: Inside Tate Modern’s highest pre-selling show ADVERTISEMENT Thailand Australian charged with murder after Thai teen's body found in suitcase Europe News Shooter in child custody dispute kills six at north German family shelter, police say Tech News Fines doubled as teens outsmart Australia's world-first social media ban The Cube Starmer resigns: Which European country has the highest turnover of leaders? Europe Today No Iran-US escalation boosts hopes for diplomacy, analyst says Europe News US marks 250th anniversary in Brussels with messages of transatlantic solidarity No Comment Watch: Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris Europe in Motion Heatwave: Which European countries are running out of water? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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