For the first time at World Cup 2026, penalties decide last-16 spot

For the first time at World Cup 2026, penalties decide last-16 spotOn Monday (29), Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time and secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This is the first time in this edition of the tournament that a team has advanced on penalties.In the first half, the South Americans stunned the four-time world champions with Enciso’s headed goal.This was also Paraguay’s first goal in a World Cup knockout match