Panenka to Paraguay: Germany’s 50-year penalty shootout streak is over
Germany's penalty shootout streak ended on Monday as Paraguay defeated them 4-3 after a 1-1 draw in Boston. This marks Germany's first shootout loss since 1976, despite their previous record of 22 consecutive successful penalties in major tournaments. Paraguay's José Canale scored a critical penalty rated 99% likely to succeed, sealing Germany's historic downfall.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 14:15 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 14:30 UTC
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