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Germany and Paraguay meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in Boston on Tuesday, with a place in the last 16 at stake in the newly introduced knockout round following the tournament’s expansion to 48 teams.
The four-time champions start as favourites, but a disciplined Paraguay side promise a tough challenge in this single-elimination clash.
Live Updates
41' GOAL! Paraguay stun Germany
Paraguay take a shock 1-0 lead! Julio Enciso powers home a towering header from a pinpoint cross, scoring Paraguay's first-ever goal in a FIFA World Cup knockout match and silencing the German supporters.
36' Germany dominate possession
Germany are in complete control, completing 239 passes to Paraguay's 31.
30' Match stats
Germany are firmly in control of possession with 83% of the ball and a 90% pass accuracy, dictating the tempo. However, Paraguay have looked the more clinical side, registering the only shot on target despite enjoying just 17% possession.
Hydration Break
GER 0-0 PAR
10' Pavlović escapes booking
Crunching challenge from Pavlović on Almirón. The Germany midfielder flies into the tackle, catching the Paraguayan hard and sending him tumbling awkwardly. It wasn't a clear tactical foul to stop a counter, but it was reckless enough that Pavlović can count himself fortunate to escape without a yellow card.
5' Germany nearly scores
Germany produce their first real attacking move of the match. Kai Havertz's intelligent movement and neat lay-off inside the box finds Deniz Undav, who tries to curl his effort into the far corner. However, from a difficult angle, his shot sails well wide of the target.
1' Paraguay nearly scores opener
Paraguay come close to an early opener just seconds into the match after winning a corner. The delivery finds Alonso at the far post, where he controls and fires toward goal, but he mistimes his effort, allowing Neuer just enough time to react and pull off the save.
Kickoff | First Half Underway
Germany and Paraguay are now in action in this FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash, with both sides starting cautiously as they look to settle into rhythm early
How to watch Germany vs Paraguay in India?
Live Telecast (India): Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, Unite8 Sports 2 HD
Key Players to Watch
- Deniz Undav (Germany): The VfB Stuttgart striker is in red-hot form. Julian Nagelsmann has rewarded his productivity (3 goals, 2 assists) with a starting spot over Jamal Musiala for this crucial knockout match.
- Julio Enciso (Paraguay): The 22-year-old Strasbourg forward brings vital high-level experience and will be the focal creative outlet tasked with unlocking a German defense that looked vulnerable against Ecuador.
Paraguay Starting XI (4-5-1 / 5-3-2 dynamic)
Goalkeeper: Orlando Gill
Defenders: Juan José Cáceres, Gustavo Gómez, José Canale, Júnior Alonso
Midfielders: Miguel Almirón, Damián Bobadilla, Andrés Cubas, Matías Galarza
Forwards: Julio Enciso, Gabriel Ávalos
Germany Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
Germany Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
Defenders: Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rüdiger, Jonathan Tah, Nathaniel Brown
Midfielders: Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlović; Leroy Sané, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz
Forward: Deniz Undav
Kick-off Time
2:00 AM IST (Tuesday, June 30)
Published: 30 Jun 2026, 01:24 am IST
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