Four-time champions, Germany face Paraguay in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Germany progressed through to this stage as Group E winners, whilst Paraguay was one of eight best third-placed teams.
Team News
Nathaniel Brown is set to return for Germany after he missed their 2-1 defeat to Ecuador in their final Group E match, due to a muscle injury.
Nico Schlotterbeck remains sidelined for the remainder of the tournament with an ankle injury.
Paraguay could be without defender, Omar Alderete after he suffered a knee injury during their goalless draw against Australia.
Diego Gomez is suspended after he picked up two yellow cards in the group stage, but Miguel Almiron is available to return after he completed his one-match suspension.
When is Kick-Off?
Germany meet Paraguay at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, USA, at 4:30pm EDT (9:30pm BST) on Monday 29 June, live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Germany won 1-0 in their only previous World Cup meeting against Paraguay in June 2002.
- Paraguay have kept clean sheets in their last two matches (W1, D1).
- Germany are yet to keep a clean sheet at this tournament (W2, L1).
Prediction
Having gone for a strong line-up with no rotation against Ecuador, Germany were surprisingly disappointing in their end product after their early opener and the marking of their conceded goals were sloppy, so I expect a serious reaction here as they are favourites in this tie.
Paraguay meanwhile grinded their way to a goalless draw in a tight clash against Australia but as solid as their defence has been in their last two matches, they now have to be absolutely resilient but equally clinical if they’re to pull off a cupset.
I however just think that Germany have enough quality to produce the needed reaction to cruise through this tie.
Prediction: Germany 2-0 Paraguay