30.06.2026 20:00
Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time in the Round of 32 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, securing their place in the Round of 16. It was observed that during the penalty shootout, the TV went into sleep mode, causing Paraguayan fans unable to see the final penalty taken against Germany.
A historic drama of joy and sorrow unfolded last night in the round of 32 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Paraguay, showing incredible resistance against Germany, secured their place in the round of 16 by winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. Germany bid farewell to the tournament in a major upset.
SLEEP MODE INTERRUPTION AT HISTORIC MOMENTS
An absurd television mishap marked Paraguay's moment of victory. A group of fans in the country were bewildered when their television automatically switched to sleep mode just as they held their breath, waiting for their team's decisive penalty.
DRIVEN WILD BY SOUNDS FROM THE NEXT STREET
While fans who couldn't see the final penalty due to the black screen were in shock, they realized they had advanced upon hearing cheers from the next street and began celebrating. This historic victory was etched into memory with this tragicomic screen failure.