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Germany beaten on penalties as Paraguay reach last 16

Germany beaten on penalties as Paraguay reach last 16
BBC News Tuesday 30 June 2026, 01:06 UTC 1 min read
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Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
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