Match report
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties in Round of 32 thriller
Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties, winning the shootout 4-3 after the World Cup Round of 32 tie finished 1-1 following extra time at Gillette Stadium. Germany had dominated possession and chances throughout but could not find a way past Paraguay in the decisive moments, with Gustavo Alfaro's side holding firm when it mattered most.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Julio Enciso gave Paraguay a surprise lead in first-half stoppage time, finishing off an assist from Matías Galarza in the 42nd minute to put the underdogs ahead at the break. Germany responded after the interval, with Kai Havertz levelling matters in the 54th minute after being set up by Florian Wirtz, restoring parity and setting the stage for a tense finish.
Neither side found a further breakthrough as the match wore on, with the score locked at 1-1 through normal and extra time. Germany's territorial dominance, reflected in their possession share and shot count, ultimately counted for nothing as Paraguay held their nerve in the shootout to progress 4-3 on penalties and end Julian Nagelsmann's side's involvement in the tournament.
Florian Wirtz was influential for Germany, setting up Havertz's equaliser and finishing with a rating of 8.3, the highest of any player on the pitch. Enciso, despite ending on the losing side of possession battle, scored the opener that ultimately forced the shootout.
Germany's dominance in the final third was stark, outshooting Paraguay 21 to 7 across the match.
Germany and Paraguay drew 1–1 (half-time 0–1). Paraguay won the penalty shootout 4–3.
Germany met Paraguay in the World Cup (Round of 32). Kick-off was Monday, 29 June 2026, 20:30 UTC at Gillette Stadium. Referee: Jalal Jayed.
Key moments
- 42' Goal: Julio Enciso (assist: Matías Galarza) — 0–1 · Watch Julio Enciso's goal video (42')
- 54' Goal: Kai Havertz (assist: Florian Wirtz) — 1–1 · Watch Kai Havertz's goal video (54')
Starting line-ups
Germany (4-4-2)
Paraguay (4-4-2)
- 12 O. Gill
- 6 Júnior Alonso
- 13 J. Canale
- 15 Gustavo Gómez (c)
- 4 J. Caceres
- 23 Matías Galarza
- 14 Adrián Cubas
- 16 Damián Bobadilla
- 10 Miguel Almirón
- 19 Julio Enciso
- 21 G. Avalos
About this match
On this page: the Germany vs Paraguay final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Germany 1–1 Paraguay. Explore more on the Germany and Paraguay team pages or the World Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Germany vs Paraguay?
Germany and Paraguay drew 1–1 (half-time 0–1). Paraguay won the penalty shootout 4–3.
›Who scored in Germany vs Paraguay?
Julio Enciso (42') for Paraguay; Kai Havertz (54') for Germany.
›Where can I watch Germany vs Paraguay highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Germany 1–1 Paraguay are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.