José Canale’s clutch PK sends Paraguay past Germany in World Cup upset

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José Canale, welcome to the history books.

Paraguay stunned Germany in a thrilling match, pulling off a massive upset to advance to the round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It wasn't easy and required more than the allotted 90 minutes as both sides traded blows before Canale delivered the knockout punch in a penalty shootout.

And yet, it almost didn't come to that.

Paraguay could've stolen the win before Canale's involvement, but Germany's keeper, Manuel Neuer, made a key save to extend the shootout. After a miss from Jonathan Tah, the Paraguay defender stepped up to the spot – and he didn't miss.

Here's what to know about one of Paraguay's heroes who extended the team's stay in the World Cup.

Watch José Canale’s game-winning penalty shot​

Canale roofed one to the top right corner of the net, converting the penalty with ease as Neuer guessed wrong and dove the other way.

Here's how it looked:

PARAGUAY WINS IT IN PENALTIES!! pic.twitter.com/jMTfGk30Z3

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 29, 2026

Who is José Canale?​

Canale is a defender for the Paraguayan men's national soccer team. At the club level, he plays for Lanús in the Argentina Primera Division.

What position does José Canale play?​

Canale is a defender and specifically, a center back.

What club team does José Canale play for?​

Canale plays for Lanús in the Argentina Primera División.

How old is José Canale?​

Canale is 29 years old.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: José Canale’s clutch PK sends Paraguay past Germany in World Cup upset

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