Paraguay ousts Germany on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Paraguay defeats Germany 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) in the World Cup round of 16, advancing to the next stage. The tense match ends with Germany eliminated after a shootout in Berlin, as Paraguay clinches a historic victory.
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- France 24·2h ago·L'Equipe TVParaguay advances after beating Germany on penalties in World Cup round of 16
Paraguay defeats Germany in the World Cup round of 16, 1–1, 4-3 on penalties, marking a historic victory. Paraguay advances and could face France in the next round.
Read on France 24 - Al Jazeera·7h agoGermany eliminated by Paraguay on penalties after tense World Cup exit
Germany loses to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, ending their World Cup campaign. The match concludes with Germany eliminated after a penalty shootout, following a tense display watched by fans in Berlin at the Sony Centre.
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🌍 Geography
Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany, where the match took place.
📜 History
World Cup Round of 16 is the knockout stage following the group stage, determining which teams advance to the quarterfinals.
📖 Definition
Penalty shootout is a tiebreaker in football where teams alternate kicks from the penalty mark to determine the winner after a drawn match.
💡 Context
Paraguay's win over Germany in the World Cup era marks a notable upset, contributing to Paraguay's historical World Cup performance records.
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