Germany go out of the World Cup after a cruel penalty shoot-out against Paraguay.

After a hard-fought match that ended 1–1, the team lost the shoot-out 4–3. Despite several chances and spells of dominance, the Germans were unable to make the difference.

Paraguay thus pull off one of the big upsets of this tournament and continue their adventure. For Germany, the exit is a huge disappointment and leaves many regrets.

This historic exit — Germany's first ever World Cup elimination on penalties — raises fresh questions about head coach Julian Nagelsmann. Although he has ruled out resigning, his future at the helm of the national team could now depend on decisions by the DFB. (The Guardian⁠)

In the Three Borders, France is now the only nation still in contention at this World Cup. Les Bleus will be looking to continue their run by getting past Sweden, carrying the hopes of the region's French supporters.