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Live Blog! Germany vs. Paraguay in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Germany and Paraguay face off in an exciting Round of 32 clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Follow how this must-watch match unfolds, as both teams look to take the first step toward the Round of 16.
⏱️ Penalties | José Canale eliminates Germany
Goal for Paraguay! José Canale converted the decisive penalty and sealed Germany’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup. La Albirroja advance after a dramatic shootout from the spot.
⏱️ Penalties | Jonathan Tah misses for Germany
Jonathan Tah took Germany’s next penalty, but sent the ball flying into the stands. Die Mannschaft waste a key opportunity in sudden death.
⏱️ Penalties | Balbuena misses and everything is level
Fabián Balbuena missed his shot for Paraguay, leaving the shootout tied once again. The match enters sudden death with maximum tension.
⏱️ Penalties | Amiri scores for Germany
Goal for Germany! Nadiem Amiri converted his penalty with confidence and brought Die Mannschaft back into the fight for qualification.
⏱️ Penalties | Sanabria misses for Paraguay
Antonio Sanabria had the chance to extend Paraguay’s lead, but sent his effort over the goal. La Albirroja let a key opportunity slip away in the shootout.
⏱️ Penalties | Paraguay goalkeeper denies Nick Woltemade
Huge save for Paraguay! Nick Woltemade, wearing No. 11, took Germany’s next penalty, but the Paraguayan goalkeeper responded brilliantly and stopped the shot. Die Mannschaft miss again, and Paraguay are left with a huge opportunity in the shootout.
⏱️ Penalties | Matías Galarza scores for Paraguay
Goal for Paraguay! Matías Galarza, wearing No. 23, took La Albirroja’s next penalty with precision and sent the ball into the back of the net. Paraguay remain strong in the shootout.
⏱️ Penalties | Musiala scores for Germany
Goal for Germany! Jamal Musiala, wearing No. 10, took Die Mannschaft’s next penalty. The Paraguayan goalkeeper came very close to stopping it, but the ball went in and Germany stay alive in the shootout.
⏱️ Penalties | Gustavo Gómez does not miss for Paraguay
Goal for Paraguay! Gustavo Gómez, wearing No. 15, converted La Albirroja’s second penalty with authority and beat the German goalkeeper. Paraguay maintain their advantage in the shootout and continue dreaming of qualification.
⏱️ Penalties | Kimmich scores for Germany
Goal for Germany! Joshua Kimmich calmly converted Die Mannschaft’s second penalty and sent the ball into the back of the net to keep his team alive in the shootout.
⏱️ Penalties | Mauricio Magalhaes scores for Paraguay
Goal for Paraguay! Mauricio Magalhaes confidently converted La Albirroja’s first penalty and sent the ball into the back of the net. Paraguay take the lead in the shootout after Kai Havertz’s miss.
⏱️ Penalties | Kai Havertz misses Germany’s first
The penalty shootout begins with drama! Kai Havertz, in charge of taking Germany’s first attempt, failed to convert from the spot. Die Mannschaft waste their first opportunity, and Paraguay take a psychological advantage in the shootout.
⏱️ 120+2' Penalty shootout coming up!
The 120 minutes are over, including the two minutes of stoppage time in the second half of extra time. Germany and Paraguay remain tied 1-1, so the final ticket to the Round of 16 will be decided from the penalty spot.
⏱️ 102' Disallowed Goal for Germany
Germany found the back of the net following a corner kick and celebrated what appeared to be the go-ahead goal. The play was reviewed, and the goal was ruled out for offside. The score remains 1-1.
⏱️ 90+5' We're Headed to Extra Time!
The 90 minutes are over, and the score remains tied at 1-1. Germany and Paraguay were unable to break the deadlock, meaning the place in the Round of 16 will be decided in extra time.
⏱️ 90' Five Minutes Added
The referee has added five minutes of stoppage time. The score remains tied at 1-1, and everything is still up for grabs as the match heads toward extra time.
⏱️ 82' The Score Remains Level
The score remains 1-1 between Germany and Paraguay. Both teams are searching for openings in the closing stages.
⏱️ 69' Hydration Break
The match is paused for the second hydration break. With the score tied at 1-1, Germany and Paraguay take the opportunity to receive instructions from the bench before entering the decisive stage of the match.
⏱️ 64' Yellow Card for Andrés Cubas
Andrés Cubas is shown a yellow card after committing a foul on a German player. Leroy Sané took the resulting free kick, but his effort was blocked by Paraguay's wall.
⏱️ 62' Germany Substitution
Deniz Undav makes way for Jamal Musiala. Germany reshuffle their attack in search of more creativity and attacking threat.
⏱️ 61' Free Kick for Germany
Paraguay conceded a foul, giving Germany a set-piece opportunity. However, the free kick was sent straight into the hands of the Paraguayan goalkeeper.
⏱️ 56' Paraguay Substitution
Bad news for Paraguay. Julio Enciso appears to have picked up an injury. The scorer of Paraguay's opening goal leaves the pitch and is replaced by Mauricio, wearing the No. 11 shirt.
⏱️ 54' GOOOOAL FOR GERMANY! Kai Havertz levels the match
Germany respond! Kai Havertz capitalized on a superb clearance to be in the right place at the right time and fire the ball into the back of the net. Die Mannschaft make it 1-1 against Paraguay and are right back in the fight for a place in the Round of 16.
⏱️ 49' Neuer Saves Germany
Germany made a mistake at the back, allowing Julio Enciso to get a shot away that was heading straight toward goal.
⏱️ 46' The Second Half Begins!
Paraguay return to the pitch hoping to hold on to their lead and get revenge for the elimination they suffered against Germany at the 2002 World Cup.
⏱️ 45+5' Halftime
The first 45 minutes come to an end. Paraguay head into halftime with a 1-0 lead thanks to Julio Enciso’s header in the 42nd minute. Germany will need to react in the second half if they want to stay alive in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
⏱️ 45' Five Minutes Added
The referee has added five minutes before halftime. Germany will look to respond before heading into the locker room, while Paraguay aim to hold on to their lead.
⏱️ 42' GOOOAL FOR PARAGUAY! Julio Enciso opens the scoring
Paraguay strike before halftime! Julio Enciso appeared inside the box to connect with a header, making it 1-0 for La Albirroja. The Guaraníes take the lead and dream of pulling off an upset in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
⏱️ 38' Germany Keep Possession
For now, both teams are focusing more on defending than on trying to create real danger against their opponents.
The score remains 0-0.
⏱️ 22' Hydration Break
The hydration break begins with no clear scoring chances for either side. Germany and Paraguay continue to struggle to find space and create any real danger in the final third.
⏱️ 12' Was It a Foul?
Paraguay’s Cáceres complained about a blow to the face from Germany’s Wirtz. The referee stopped briefly to check on the Guaraní player but ordered play to continue.
⏱️ 6' Paraguay's First Attempt
Paraguay register their first effort of the match, but the shot finishes well wide of the German goal.
⏱️ 5' First Half Underway
Paraguay's Gustavo Gómez begins the match showing discomfort in one of his legs.
🇩🇪🌭 Germany Lineup
🇵🇾⚽ Paraguay Lineup
Germany come into this match as Group E leaders with six points. Julian Nagelsmann’s side began their campaign with a dominant 7-1 win over Curaçao, then defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 before closing the group stage with a surprising defeat by the same scoreline against Ecuador.
That final result raised concerns within the German squad, which showed some defensive doubts after dominating much of the first stage of the tournament.
Despite the setback, Die Mannschaft remain one of the main contenders for the title and will look to prove it now that the knockout stage begins.
🇵🇾 Paraguay Preview
Paraguay managed to reach the Round of 32 as the third-place team in Group D. Although the Guaraníes did not have a brilliant group stage, they advanced with four points thanks to one win, one draw, and one defeat.
The South American side began with a painful 4-1 loss to the United States, then edged Türkiye by the narrowest of margins before closing the first stage with a goalless draw against Australia, a result that left more questions than answers.
Now, Paraguay will try to change the image they showed in the group stage and take advantage of the pressure that will fall entirely on Germany.
⭐ Players to Watch
🇩🇪 Deniz Undav
Although Kai Havertz has occupied the starting striker role for much of the FIFA World Cup, Deniz Undav has become Germany’s most decisive player.
The forward has delivered whenever given the opportunity and comes into this match as one of Julian Nagelsmann’s main attacking weapons. His ability to step up in important moments could prove decisive in a knockout match.
🇵🇾 Julio Enciso
Julio Enciso will once again be the player on whom Paraguay’s hopes rest. The attacking midfielder will need to play a major role both on and off the ball to try to balance a match in which Germany start as favorites.
In addition to creating danger in attack, Enciso will have an important defensive responsibility in helping contain one of the most talented midfields in world football.





















