Germany slumped to a historic first-round exit in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeated 4-5 by Paraguay in a thrilling Round of 32 matchup. Paraguay's Federico Almada netted a stunning hat-trick, including two penalties, while Julian Draxler (2) and Serge Gnabry (2) struggled to guide Germany to victory. The upset hands the South American side a significant boost as they edge closer to a quarterfinals appearance.