The German national team starts against Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday evening.

What's next?

The 3:3 between Algeria and Austria has sealed the group stage of the 2026 World Cup and determined the last two participants for the knockout round.

Who are the potential opponents?

If Germany beats Paraguay in the round of 16, several top opponents could be waiting in the next rounds. In the round of 8, France is likely to be the opponent, in the quarterfinals the Netherlands or Morocco, in the semifinals Spain, Portugal or Croatia.

What is the current form?

The German national team has achieved 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5 games. The last game ended with a 2:1 loss against Ecuador on June 25, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-25 | Ecuador | 2:1 |

What are the next steps?

The next game of the German national team is on June 29, 2026 against Paraguay. The team must prepare for the challenges in the World Cup round of 16 and overcome strong opponents to reach the final.