Germany, Paraguay Enter Penalty Shootout After 1-1 Draw and VAR Voids Tah Winner
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 29
Germany, Paraguay Enter Penalty Shootout After 1-1 Draw and VAR Voids Tah Winner
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 29
Summary
120 minutes were not enough as Germany and Paraguay went to penalties at 1-1 in the first 2026 men’s World Cup match to reach a shootout.
Kai Havertz’s header erased Julio Enciso’s opener, but Germany could not find a winner after Jonathan Tah’s extra-time header was overturned by VAR for a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
The review sparked a bad-tempered finish, with both coaches booked and Jamal Musiala shown a yellow card as Germany pressed through set pieces and aerial balls.
Germany took the first kick in front of their own fans and entered the shootout with a strong World Cup record—four wins from four and 15 straight converted penalties.