Why was Jonathan Tah goal was disallowed? Statement issued as Germany crash out of World Cup 2026 on penalties | OneFootball

Big decision late in extra-time goes against Germany

A statement explaining why Jonathan Tah’s goal for Germany was not allowed to stand against Paraguay has been issued.

In the first-half of extra-time of the World Cup round of 32 showdown at the Boston Stadium, the Bayern Munich defender looked to have put Germany ahead for the first time in the tie.

However, after Tah had finished celebrating with his team-mate, there was a delay before the game could get restarted.

This is because the Paraguay players had appealed that goalkeeper Orlando Gill had been fouled and referee Jalal Jayedwas advised by VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to check the incident via the pitch-side monitor.

“Not for me, I don't agree with that decision at all,” he said.

No goal: VAR denied Germany an extra-time winner against Paraguay

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The decision was ultimately the turning point in Boston as neither side could force a winner before the end of extra-time, resulting in the first penalty shootout of World Cup 2026.

In a huge shock, it was Paraguay who emerged victorious after Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Tah all failed to convert from 12 yards.

The South Americans, themselves had two opportunities to win the shootout before central defender Jose Canale converted the decisive spot-kick.

Paraguay will progress to the last-16 where they will face the winners of the France and Sweden tie, while Germany are left to reflect on a controversial decision as their wait to reach a World Cup round of 16 will stretch into a 16th year.