Paraguay Stuns Germany on Penalties in World Cup's Biggest Upset Yet
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The 2026 World Cup's Round of 16 produced its most shocking result when underdog Paraguay defeated the heavily favored Germans via penalty shootout, advancing while eliminating one of the tournament's traditional powerhouses.
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