Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup in dramatic fashion, losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay in the last 32. It was Germany's first knockout stage appearance in 12 years, and they will have to wait another four years for another chance. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Germany having a legitimate-looking goal disallowed late on.
Germany's Heartbreak
The defeat marks a disappointing end for the German team, who had high hopes for the tournament. Paraguay held firm defensively and capitalized in the shootout, sending the Germans home. The disallowed goal has sparked debate, with many arguing it should have stood.
Brazil Comeback
Elsewhere, Brazil battled past Japan after falling 1-0 down early. They equalized through a header from Casemiro, before a late injury-time goal from Bruno Guimarães, set up by Gabriel Martinelli, secured a 2-1 victory and a spot in the last 16. Brazil's resilience was on full display as they recovered from the early setback.
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