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Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
By Kyle Hightower, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup.He made his first start a memorable one.Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalt...
Key takeaway It was a major triumph for the landlocked South American country of 7 million people that's surrounded by soccer giants like Argentina and Brazil.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents who follow international soccer, Paraguay's stunning upset of Germany in the World Cup is a thrilling reminder that even the biggest underdogs can achieve greatness. As the Paraguayan team advances to the round of 16, local fans will be watching with interest to see how they fare against the winner of the France-Sweden match. The fact that a potential quarterfinal match could be played in Foxborough, a city with a significant following for international soccer, adds an extra layer of excitement for fans in the San Antonio area. With the city's diverse population and strong interest in soccer, the World Cup is always a major event in Alamo Heights, and this year's tournament is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable and thrilling in recent memory. Local soccer enthusiasts will be eagerly awaiting Paraguay's next match to see if they can continue their improbable run.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup.He made his first start a memorable one.Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalt...
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