Germany crash out of World Cup 2026 in round of 32 after penalty shootout loss to Paraguay

Germany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 32, losing to Paraguay on penalties. The shock exit prompted widespread condemnation in German media, with commentators describing it as a "catastrophe" and calling it "another nightmare" for a squad led by Julian Nagelsmann. It is the latest humiliation for a team that has struggled at major tournaments in recent years.