Paraguay Dump Germany Out on Penalties

Germany, Paraguay, Julian Nagelsmann and Kai Havertz.
Germany’s World Cup round-of-32 defeat in Foxborough.

Germany suffered another major World Cup failure after losing to Paraguay on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough. Julian Nagelsmann admitted Germany are no longer a first-class team after their latest early tournament exit.

Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah missed from the spot in the shootout, sending Paraguay through and deepening Germany’s crisis. Nagelsmann said he wants to continue if the DFB still backs him, despite criticism from supporters.