
Paraguay Stun Germany in Penalty Shootout to Advance to Last 16
Paraguay pulled off a historic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Germany after a 1-1 draw in extra time, marking Germany's first-ever World Cup shootout loss.
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Paraguay pulled off a historic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Germany after a 1-1 draw in extra time, marking Germany's first-ever World Cup shootout loss.

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