Watch Paraguay make history with shock goal against Germany in FIFA World Cup 2026

Paraguay scored a shocking and history-making goal to go 1-0 up against Germany at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The crowd at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA, couldn’t believe their eyes when the underdogs produced a moment of magic.

Julio Encisco makes history for Paraguay

Going into the match this evening, Paraguay were massive underdogs. However, in a credit to their footballing IQ, the South American side produced an impressive tactical display, refusing to be broken down by the favourites.

Taking advantage of an out-of sorts Germany, Paraguay capitalised with a piece of play that fans will remember for a very long time to come. After being left completely unmarked, Julio Encisco put his head on a beautifully delivered cross, sending the ball flying past Manuel Neuer and into the back of the net.

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The goal didn’t just put his side into the lead, but also made history.

During the BBC broadcast, Guy Mowbray explained: “Julio Encisco, he’s saluting the Paraguay fans who are saluting back. They have just scored their first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout match. The only previous one they won was in 2010 on penalties against Japan, after a goalless draw. How they’ve done it? I don’t know, but they lead 1-0.”

Alan Shearer added: “We said it. That’s their hope. To get a set-piece, to get a corner, pick up the pieces and try and punish, and they’ve done that.”

Watch Encisco score for Paraguay against Germany here.

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