local
Paraguay shocks Germany on penalty kicks to bounce the 4-time World Cup champions out of the tournament
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 7 min read
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN
(CNN) — Paraguay has shocked Germany, bouncing the four-time world champions out of the World Cup on penalty kicks in the upset of the tournament so far.
The match was the first of the Round of 32 games to go to penalty kicks, the ultimate drama in World Cup knockout pl...
Key takeaway The match was the first of the Round of 32 games to go to penalty kicks, the ultimate drama in World Cup knockout play.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the thrilling match between Brazil and Japan took place in Houston, El Pasoans who gathered to watch the game at local sports bars and restaurants were on the edge of their seats as the Brazilians sealed their spot in the Round of 16. The city's own soccer enthusiasts, who regularly turn out to support the El Paso Locomotive FC, can appreciate the intensity and skill on display in this World Cup match. As Brazil moves forward to face the winner of Ivory Coast-Norway, El Paso fans will be keeping a close eye on the tournament, perhaps drawing inspiration from the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Vinicius Junior for their own local soccer endeavors. With the World Cup capturing the attention of the nation, it will be interesting to see how the excitement translates to increased interest and participation in soccer programs throughout El Paso County.
About this story
Original reporting by KVIA ABC-7 . The El Paso surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KVIA ABC-7 . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
Get more The El Paso stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? By Kyle Feldscher, CNN
(CNN) — Paraguay has shocked Germany, bouncing the four-time world champions out of the World Cup on penalty kicks in the upset of the tournament so far.
The match was the first of the Round of 32 games to go to penalty kicks, the ultimate drama in World Cup knockout pl...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 29, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7. To learn more about how The El Paso selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The El Paso, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter