Germany eliminated from 2026 World Cup on penalties after Tah miss

Four-time World Cup winners Germany have been eliminated from the 2026 tournament after losing a penalty shootout. The decisive moment came in sudden death when Germany defender Jonathan Tah blazed his penalty over the crossbar, allowing Jose Canale to step up and score the winning spot-kick for the opposition.

Penalty shootout drama

The match, which had ended level after extra time, went to penalties. Both teams converted their initial attempts, but the shootout extended into sudden death. Tah, who had been a key figure in Germany's defense throughout the match, saw his effort sail over the bar, putting Germany on the brink of elimination. Canale then calmly converted his penalty to seal Germany's fate.

Germany's World Cup exit

Germany, winners of the World Cup in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014, were considered strong contenders heading into the tournament. Their early exit marks a significant disappointment for the team and their fans. The defeat continues a pattern of early exits for Germany in recent major tournaments, having been eliminated in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup and the round of 16 in 2022.

Details of the match, including the scoreline before penalties and the identity of Germany's opponents, were not immediately available. The video highlights of the shootout are accessible to UK users only.