Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:44am on 01 Jul 2026,Wednesday Sports
Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended in disappointment after a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 32, following a 1-1 draw after extra time. A report by German newspaper *Bild* claimed four players—Leon Goretzka, Waldemar Anton, Nathaniel Brown and Malick Thiaw—declined to take Germany's sixth penalty during sudden death. Defender Jonathan Tah stepped up instead, taking the first penalty of his professional career, but missed the target. The defeat eliminated the four-time world champions before the Round of 16 for the third consecutive World Cup, deepening concerns over Germany's recent struggles.
