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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 KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 The Piney Point
For soccer fans in Piney Point Village , the stunning upset of Germany by Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup is a thrilling reminder that the beautiful game can be full of surprises. As locals gather to watch the matches at community centers or sports bars, the conversation is likely to turn to the impressive performance of Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill, who made two key saves in the penalty shootout. The fact that Paraguay, a significant underdog, was able to defeat a four-time champion like Germany will undoubtedly inspire discussions about perseverance and teamwork. In a community like Piney Point Village, where high school soccer is a popular sport, the Paraguayan team's victory may also motivate young players to strive for greatness, regardless of the odds against them. As the World Cup continues, locals will be watching to see how Paraguay fares in its next match, and perhaps drawing inspiration from the team's remarkable achievement.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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