Julio Enciso scored in the 42nd minute, giving Paraguay the lead. In the ongoing 2026 World Cup match at Boston Stadium, Paraguay has taken the first lead against Germany. Enciso found the net with an assist from Mathias Galarza in the 42nd minute, putting Paraguay ahead.
Kathmandu, 16 Ashad — In the Round of 32 match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Paraguay has gained the first lead against Germany. Julio Enciso scored in the 42nd minute at Boston Stadium in the United States, marking Paraguay’s first goal in the knockout stages of the World Cup. Previously, Paraguay had failed to score in five knockout games.
Maintaining the lead in the first half, Paraguay has put pressure on four-time knockout champions Germany. Since winning the World Cup title in Brazil in 2014, this is Germany’s first appearance in the knockout stage. In the last two tournaments, Germany was eliminated in the group stage.
