FOXBOROUGH, MA — Paraguay notched one of the most shocking results of the 2026 World Cup, defeating Germany in a penalty kick shootout behind a top-tier performance from Orlando Gill and the country's first-ever knockout stage goal, scored by Julio Enciso.
La Albirroja's manager Gustavo Alfaro summed up what every Paraguayan player and fan was thinking during his post-match news conference.
"This is an epic night," Alfaro said through the FIFA translator.
Gustavo Gomez #15 of Paraguay celebrates after Jose Canale #13 scores the winning penalty in a penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.