Paraguay stunned four‑time champions Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the World Cup round of 32, prompting President Santiago Peña to announce a national holiday. The match featured a controversial VAR reversal that nullified a late German goal, paving the way for the upset. The decision highlights the historic significance of Paraguay’s first‑ever knockout‑stage victory at the tournament.
Paraguay stunned four‑time champions Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the World Cup round of 32, prompting President Santiago Peña to announce a national holiday. The match featured a controversial VAR reversal that nullified a late German goal, paving the way for the upset. The decision highlights the historic significance of Paraguay’s first‑ever knockout‑stage victory at the tournament.