Paraguay stuns Germany in World Cup penalty shootout to advance to the next round
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Paraguay stuns Germany and Morocco eliminates Netherlands in back-to-back World Cup penalty upsets

Google News Top—Paraguay knocked four-time champion Germany out of the 2026 World Cup in a penalty shootout in what analysts called one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history, sparking shock and a 'Debacle' label in German media. Hours later, Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw through extra time, sending the Dutch to their earliest-ever World Cup exit amid criticism of their cautious, attack-shy tactics. The twin penalty shootout eliminations on the same day were historic, with Germany and the Netherlands both crashing out in quick succession. Moroccan fans celebrated across cities including Rotterdam, though a small number of arrests were reported.