Germany and Paraguay Head to Extra Time After 1-1 Draw in World Cup Knockout

Germany and Paraguay are deadlocked at 1-1 and heading into extra time after a thrilling 90 minutes in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.

Paraguay broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute. Matías Galarza delivered a precise cross into the box, allowing Julio Enciso to power home a brilliant header. The stunning opener marked a historic milestone, being Paraguay’s first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout stage match.

Germany responded fiercely after the halftime break, ramping up their signature possession game. Their persistence paid off in the 54th minute when Florian Wirtz whipped an inswinging cross from the left flank. Kai Havertz timed his run perfectly, rising above the defense to glance a header past the Paraguayan goalkeeper, leveling the score at 1-1.

Despite Germany dominating 75% of the ball and racking up 14 shots, Paraguay’s resolute low block successfully frustrated the European giants until the final whistle. The high-stakes match now moves into a grueling 30 minutes of extra time, with the ultimate winner moving on to face either France or Sweden in the Round of 16.