Germany have been knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026. As Group E winners they faced Paraguay in the Round of 32 at Gillette Stadium near Boston on 29 June 2026, and lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Paraguay, through as one of the eight best third-placed sides, won the shootout 4-3 to reach the Round of 16.
Who Did Germany Face in the Round of 32?
Germany sealed top spot in Group E at the FIFA World Cup 2026. As group winners they took Match 74 of the new Round of 32 format.
That slot drew a third-placed qualifier, confirmed as Paraguay, who finished third in Group D and ranked among the eight best third-placed teams.
Germany topped the group in style, hammering Curaçao 7-1 before a 2-1 comeback over Ivory Coast. The full table sits in the Germany match schedule at the World Cup and the Group E fixtures and standings.
In Match 74, Germany drew 1-1 with Paraguay at Gillette Stadium near Boston on Monday, 29 June, and went out 4-3 on penalties.
| Match | Opponent | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany (Group E winners), Match 74 | Paraguay (third in Group D, best-third qualifier) | 1-1, Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties (29 June 2026) | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
Paraguay reached the Round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams, then held their nerve in the shootout to send Germany home.
The Side That Knocked Germany Out: Paraguay
Germany’s opponent was Paraguay, who finished third in Group D behind the USA and Australia and did enough to land inside the eight best third-placed teams.
- Paraguay (Group D): third in a tight group behind the USA and Australia, and through as a best third-placed side. The Group D teams and fixtures tell the story.
A South American side with a stubborn, well-organised defensive streak, Paraguay frustrated a Germany team that had topped its group in style. The tie finished 1-1 and Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties.
Germany’s Round of 32 Result
The result is in: Paraguay 1-1 Germany, with Paraguay winning 4-3 on penalties at Gillette Stadium near Boston on 29 June. Germany are out of the World Cup, a heavy blow for the Group E winners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Germany play in the Round of 32?
Paraguay. As Group E winners, Germany took the Match 74 slot against a best third-placed team, drew 1-1 with Paraguay and lost 4-3 on penalties.
Where and when was Germany’s Round of 32 match?
Germany played Paraguay in Match 74 at Gillette Stadium near Boston on Monday, 29 June 2026.
Are Germany still in the World Cup?
No. Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties in the Round of 32 on 29 June 2026 and have been eliminated.
Sources
- FIFA: World Cup 2026 Standings and Brackets
- ESPN: 2026 World Cup Match Schedule and Bracket
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage: Wikipedia
- Al Jazeera: Which Teams Have Qualified for the Round of 32
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