Paraguay pull off a stunning World Cup upset, eliminating Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Round of 32. Despite Germany's 75% possession dominance, Julio Enciso's 42nd-minute opener for Paraguay forced the favorites onto the back foot. Kai Havertz equalized in the 54th minute, but neither side could find a winner through extra time. Paraguay held their nerve in the shootout, converting 4 of their penalties while Germany missed one, sending the South Americans through to face the winner of France vs Sweden in the Round of 16.

France secures a 1-0 victory over Paraguay, with Kylian Mbappé's decisive goal in the 70th minute stemming from a well-executed set piece. Dominating possession with 76%, France effectively controlled the match, limiting Paraguay's opportunities and capitalizing on their set-piece prowess to clinch the win.

Paraguay and Australia play to a 0-0 draw, characterized by a defensive stalemate with neither side able to capitalize on limited opportunities. Despite Australia managing five shots on target compared to Paraguay's two, both defenses hold firm, resulting in a match without a decisive turning point.

Ecuador executes a counterattacking masterclass to defeat Germany 2-1, despite Germany's early lead from Leroy Sané's 2nd-minute goal. Nilson Angulo emerges as the hero, capitalizing on Ecuador's 39% possession to exploit Germany's defensive vulnerabilities. This strategic approach allows Ecuador to overturn the deficit and secure victory.

In a competitive encounter, Germany secures a tight 2-1 victory over Côte d'Ivoire. Franck Kessié's 30th-minute goal initially puts Côte d'Ivoire ahead, but Deniz Undav's decisive performance helps Germany overturn the deficit. Despite Côte d'Ivoire's early lead, Germany's 7-2 advantage in shots on target proves crucial in their comeback.