GermanyvsParaguay

Germany and Paraguay drew 1–1. Goalscorers — Germany: K. Havertz 54', J. Kimmich 120'+2 (pen), J. Musiala 120'+3 (pen), N. Amiri 120'+5 (pen); Paraguay: J. Enciso 42', Mauricio 120'+1 (pen), G. Gomez 120'+2 (pen), M. Galarza 120'+3 (pen).

Germany met Paraguay in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium in Foxborough on Monday, June 29, 2026. It belongs to the Round of 32 — the opening knockout stage introduced for the expanded 48-team format in 2026, bringing together the 12 group winners, 12 runners-up and the eight best third-placed teams. From this point the tournament is win-or-go-home.

Germany go in ranked 10th in the FIFA World Ranking to Paraguay's 40th — a gap of 30 places that marks Germany out as clear favourites on paper. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Germany of UEFA against Paraguay of CONMEBOL — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Germany enter the 2026 World Cup in a period of renewal, aiming to restore their reputation as one of football's superpowers after disappointing group-stage exits at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The four-time champions showed signs of revival as hosts of Euro 2024, playing attractive football before a quarterfinal elimination by Spain.

Paraguay are a South American side with a proud World Cup tradition built on defensive resilience, physical toughness, and an ability to grind out results in tight matches. La Albirroja have historically been one of the most difficult teams to beat in South American football, known for their goalkeeper tradition and organized backline.

Germany: Germany are the second-most successful nation in World Cup history with four titles: 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. Paraguay: Paraguay have appeared at eight World Cups, with their best result being a quarterfinal appearance in 2010 in South Africa, where they were eliminated by Spain.

The match is scheduled at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026 at 08:30 PM (04:30 PM ET).