Germany are out of the World Cup. Paraguay knocked them out in the Round of 32, winning 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
There is no Round of 16 opponent for Die Mannschaft now. Their 2026 tournament is over.
Who Will Germany Face in the Round of 16?
No one. Germany will not play in the Round of 16, because they were eliminated in the Round of 32. At the FIFA World Cup 2026, Paraguay took the place that would have been Germany’s. Here is how the knockout bracket works.
Against Paraguay in Boston on June 29, Kai Havertz cancelled out Julio Enciso’s opener, but the four-time champions lost 4-3 in the shootout. It was the first time Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
Germany had topped Group E after beating Curaçao 7-1 and Ivory Coast 2-1. See the full Germany match schedule at the World Cup and Group E fixtures and standings.
Who Took Germany’s Place in the Round of 16?
Paraguay advance instead of Germany, and they step straight into the tie Die Mannschaft would have played.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Paraguay vs France (Round of 16, Match 89) |
| Date | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Kick-off | 5 PM US Eastern Time |
| How it lines up | Paraguay knocked out Germany; France beat Sweden 3-0 |
- Paraguay pulled off one of the tournament’s biggest upsets to reach the last 16.
- France won Group I and beat Sweden 3-0 in their Round of 32 tie, with Kylian Mbappe in form.
You can follow the rest of the knockouts through our Round of 16 schedule. Fans heading to Philadelphia for the tie can compare flights to Philadelphia and hotels in Philadelphia for July 4.
Image credit: Leroy Sané (Germany), photo by Granada via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Germany reach the Round of 16 at the World Cup 2026?
No. Germany were knocked out in the Round of 32 by Paraguay, losing 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, so they did not reach the Round of 16.
Who knocked Germany out of the World Cup?
Paraguay. They drew 1-1 with Germany in the Round of 32 in Boston on June 29 and won 4-3 in the penalty shootout, Germany’s first shootout defeat at a World Cup.
Who plays in Germany’s place in the Round of 16?
Paraguay. They face France in Round of 16 Match 89 on July 4, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Sources
- Al Jazeera: Paraguay shock Germany in shootout win
- ESPN: Germany vs Paraguay, Round of 32
- FIFA: Knockout Stage Match Schedule and Bracket
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage
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