The stage is set for yet another round of 32 clashes in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Germany will be taking on Paraguay as both sides are hoping to make their way into the knockout stages of the tournament. It is worth noting that Germany finished top of their group with two wins and one loss in three matches, and with a shaky group stage, the side will hope for improvement as they take on Paraguay.
Paraguay has scored and Germany have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026! One of the biggest upsets of all time, what a game of football!
Tah missed!
Neuer has done it for Germany! Balbeuna has missed and Germany are well and back!
Germany has scored and it is all upto Maneul Neuer now.
Paraguay has missed, Germany still in the game.
Woltemade has missed! Germany on the brink of elimination here!
Neuer goes the wrong way again, and Paraguay has made it 3!
Jama Musiala has made it 2-2, his shot was almost saved but Germany manage to score.
Paraguayr take the lead once more, Neuer goes the opposite direction.
Joshua Kimmich buries his penalty, Germany make it 1-1.
Neuer is unable to save it, Paraguay take the lead in the shootouts.
Kai Havertz has missed the first penalty; Paraguay make a brilliant save here.
We are going into penalties, anyone's game from here on out. 5 shots each at goal now.
113 minutes have passed and still nothing to separate the two teams. The score reads 1-1 and Germany is constantly on the attack.
The second half of extra time has begun. 15 minutes for both sides to put their case forth.
The first half of the extra time has come to an end. A controversial decision by the ref and the goal was disallowed and the score stands 1-1.
In a turn of events, the goal has been disallowed. Anton fouled the goalkeeper in the box during the corner, which means the goal will not stand. The score remains 1-1.
Germany has the lead, and it is thanks to Jonathan Tah. A storming header from a corner, and Germany have the lead. The score is now 2-1 with 102 minutes gone.
Germany has been extremely dominant in the first half of the extra time. Constantly staying in Paraguay's box, it looks like a goal might be on the cards for the Germans.
Extra time is up and running here in Boston. 30 more minutes of football for both sides, the score is 1-1 and an exciting extra-time session awaits.
We are officially going into extra time! Nothing to separate the two sides across 90 minutes. 30 minutes will be added as the score sits at 1-1.
5 minutes are left of regulation time and the score is still 1-1. We will go into extra time if the score stays the same here.
Paraguay is giving the Germans a lot of problems. After 68 minutes, the score is 1-1, but Paraguay is performing brilliantly here.
Deniz Undav has been subbed off here, and Jamal Musiala is on the pitch. Germany looking for more creativity in attack now.
Germansy has equalised and Kai Havertz scores his third goal of the tournament. Florian Wirtz's cross is converted by Havertz's header and game on here in Boston now.
The second half is here and Germany has brought on Leon Goretzka. Paraguay is leading 1-0 and they will hope to maintain this lead.
45 minutes have passed, and Paraguay has the lead going into the second half. Germany look like a husk of themselves and are under severe pressure.
WHAT A TURN OF EVENTS! Paraguay has taken the lead against Germany. A brilliant header as Germany are now trailing. This is Paraguay's first ever goal in FIFA World Cup knockouts.
One touch football by the Germans here, and Paraguay was left perplexed for a minute. However, no goal so far after 32 minutes. Score remains 0-0.
It is time for the first hydration break here, and the deadlock is yet to be broken. The score stands 0-0 as both Germany and Paraguay are looking for a way in.
Germany is pumping crosses left and right, but Paraguay is holding on here. It looks like a matter of time before the deadlock is broken here.
Both Germany and Paraguay are playing positive football so far. Both sides are on the lookout for a goal here.
The game begins in Boston and both Germany and Paraguay will hope to put in a good show, in hopes of reaching the RO16.
Germany XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Brown; Pavlovic, Nmecha; Sané, Undav, Wirtz; y Havertz
Paraguay XI: Gill; Cáceres, G.Gómez, Canale, Junior Alonso; Cubas, Galarza, Bobadilla; Almirón, Enciso; y Avalos
Welcome to our live coverage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026! Today, we have Germany taking on Paraguay as both sides hope to make it to the round of 16.
