Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
J. Canale played 4 matches for Paraguay: 1 as a starter and 3 off the bench. His only goal came in the round of 32 against Germany.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group D | vs Turkey 1-0 | Came on in the 90′ |
| Group D | vs Australia 0-0 | Came on in the 84′ |
| Round of 32 | vs Germany 1-1 | Started, played the full match · 1 goal (1 from the spot) |
| Round of 16 | vs France 0-1 | Came on in the 58′ |
Biography
José María Canale Domínguez (born 20 July 1996) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Argentine Primera División side Lanús and the Paraguay national team.
Club career Canale debuted for Libertad on 28 May 2015 in a 3–0 win against San Lorenzo in the Paraguayan Primera División. On 29 July 2021, he moved to Argentina to join Newell's Old Boys on loan. On 7 December 2022, he left Libertad permanently to join Lanús. In August 2024, he joined Liga MX side Querétaro on loan, with an option to buy.
International career On 29 June 2026, during the round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canale scored the penalty that eliminated Germany from the competition, as well as ending Germany's record of not losing a penalty shoot out since 1976.
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