Germany and Paraguay will battle for a place in the Round of 16 when they meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Monday.
Germany head into the knockout clash full of confidence after an impressive group-stage campaign. The four-time world champions sealed qualification with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast, having already thrashed Curaçao in their opening match.
Die Mannschaft scored nine goals across their opening two victories to book their place in the knockout rounds with a game to spare, a strong response after suffering group-stage exits at both the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
Paraguay, meanwhile, progressed as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams, joining Sweden, Ecuador, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Senegal in reaching the Round of 32 despite not finishing in the top two of their group.
With Germany aiming to continue their resurgence and Paraguay looking to pull off a major upset, Monday’s knockout showdown promises to be another fascinating contest at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Team News
Germany will be missing Nico Schlotterbeck, with the centre-back picking up a serious ankle injury against Ivory Coast on June 20, so Antonio Rudiger will again feature in the middle of the back four alongside Jonathan Tah.
As for Paraguay, Diego Gomez will miss the match through suspension, having picked up a second yellow card of the tournament against Australia last time out.
Possible Lineups
Germany possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Brown; Nmecha, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz
Paraguay possible starting lineup:
Gill; Caceres, Alderete, Velazquez, Alonso; Almiron, Galarza, Cubas, Mauricio; Avalos, Enciso
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport |
| Live Stream | DSTV stream |
| Kick-off Time | 21:30 (WAT) |
Match Predictions
Softfootball predicts Germany 2-0 Paraguay
