Germany vs Paraguay LIVE: Deniz Undav starts at last as Jamal Musiala is dropped for World Cup last-32 tie

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·29 juin 2026

Germany vs Paraguay LIVE: Deniz Undav starts at last as Jamal Musiala is dropped for World Cup last-32 tie

Germany enter the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 12 years but will hope to avoid an immediate upset against Paraguay in the round of 32.

Julian Nagelsmann’s side were stunned by South American determination in their final group outing, with Ecuador’s dramatic win in New York leaving them rocked despite still finishing Group E as winners.

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Their presence in the knockouts nevertheless ends an era of failure for the German national team, who had previously failed to get out of the group since lifting the title in 2014.

Paraguay, meanwhile, eked through Group D in third place and will have to deliver an even bigger shock to the four-time champions than their continental counterparts if they are to progress.