Paraguay Stuns Germany on Penalties

Germany’s early exit is its third consecutive failure to reach the round of 16, triggering a national soccer identity crisis.

The defeat dominated German news, even pushing a mass shooting off the front pages.

German media and politicians decried a crisis of governance mirroring the country’s broader institutional struggles.

Paraguay celebrated wildly at home, with the victory declared a national holiday.

Fans watching on a giant screen in Asunción briefly lost the live feed just as the winning penalty was scored, adding to the drama.

Nagelsmann may be the first casualty of the debacle.