Germany's biggest World Cup shocks: Where early exit to Paraguay ranks among most disappointing results

Germany was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Paraguay in the Round of 32, marking one of the most shocking results in German World Cup history. The Sporting News, in an article published on June 29, 2026, ranked this defeat among Germany's biggest ever World Cup disappointments. The loss to Paraguay adds to a growing list of stunning early exits for the traditional football powerhouse.