In one of the most seismic shocks in World Cup history, Germany crashed out of the tournament in the round of 32 after losing 4–3 on penalties to a dogged Paraguay side following a tense 1–1 draw in Foxborough. Paraguay took a surprise lead before halftime when Julio Enciso capitalized on Germany’s defensive lapses to head home an inviting cross from Matías Galarza—marking the South American nation’s first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout stage. Though Germany hit back early in the second half through a Kai Havertz glancing header and even saw a potential Jonathan Tah extra-time winner controversially chalked off by VAR for a foul on the keeper, they ultimately succumbed to their first-ever penalty shootout defeat in World Cup history. Paraguay’s goalkeeper Orlando Gill proved the ultimate hero by denying both Havertz and Nick Woltemade, paving the way for José Canale to blast home the decisive spot-kick after Tah fired his effort over the crossbar to secure arguably the greatest victory in Paraguayan football history.