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Paraguay upsets Germany on penalty kicks at World Cup after a 1-1 draw through extra time
By Kyle Hightower, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.The round of 32 match ended 1-1 after extra time. Paraguay took the lead when Julio ...
Key takeaway Paraguay took the lead when Julio Enciso scored on a header late in the first half, but Kai Havertz equalized in the 52nd minute for four-time champion Germany.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Jose Canale scored on the first sudden death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.The round of 32 match ended 1-1 after extra time. Paraguay took the lead when Julio ...
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