The Paraguay National Team achieved one of the biggest surprises in recent World Cup history. Under the direction of Gustavo Alfaro, the Albirroja eliminated the powerful Germany in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, winning 4-3 in a match that will be remembered forever.
In Boston, the match started with Paraguayan dominance. Julio Enciso opened the scoring for the joy of the Paraguayans, but at the beginning of the second half, Kai Havertz equalized for the Europeans. The game became intense and ended up being decided from the penalty spot.
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Orlando Gill became the great hero of the day by saving two penalties in the shootout, demonstrating composure and security between the posts. On the other side, José Canale was the one who sealed the qualification by deceiving Manuel Neuer and converting the decisive penalty.
This victory represents a heavy blow for German football, which bids farewell prematurely to the competition. For Paraguay, on the other hand, it means advancing to the next stage and confirming a solid, tough team capable of competing against anyone.
