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Germany and the Netherlands Eliminated from the World Cup
The German national team sensationally crashed out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout. The match in Boston ended 1-1 in regulation time.
TL;DR
- Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties in the 2026 World Cup, despite Kai Havertz equalizing after Paraguay's Julio Enciso scored.
- This is Germany's first penalty shootout loss at a World Cup and their earliest elimination since 1962.
- The Netherlands were also eliminated by Morocco in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
- Morocco, who reached the semi-finals in the previous World Cup and won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, will play Canada in the next round.
- The 2026 World Cup is being held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, concluding on July 19.