Paraguay created a surprise by defeating Germany, the 'champion candidate', and advancing to the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup. Paraguay was unable to decide the winner in extra time after a 1-1 draw in the round of 32 of the North and Central American World Cup against Germany at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA at 5:30 a.m. on the 30th (Korean time), and won 4-3 in the ensuing penalty shootout. This was the first overtime and first penalty shoot-out of this tournament, and Paraguay produced a miracle. Paraguay, which entered the tournament in 3rd place in Group D with 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, reached the quarterfinals in the 2010 South Africa tournament. Germany, which recorded 2 wins and 1 loss in the group stage and advanced to the round of 32 as 1st place in Group E, was aiming for its first win in 12 years since the 2014 Brazil Tournament, but fell victim to an upset. Paraguay, who defeated Germany, will face the winner of the France-Sweden match in the round of 16. The first goal belonged to Paraguay. In the 42nd minute of the first half, Julio Enciso, assisted by Matias Gallarza, broke the balance of the game.