Orlando Gill's heroics in net spark one of World Cup's most memorable upsets

Paraguay defeated Germany in a penalty shootout to advance to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played on June 30 in Foxborough, MA. Goalkeeper Orlando Gill was the hero, stopping three of six German penalty attempts across 120-plus minutes of play. It was only Gill's 10th international appearance, making the upset one of the most memorable in World Cup history.