The German national team will face Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16. The round of 16 match will take place on Monday.

What does this mean for Germany?

Germany has a positive record against Paraguay. The only previous meeting at a World Cup was in 2002 in the round of 16. Germany won that match with a goal from Oliver Neuville.

How did this match come about?

The German team had already secured top spot in their group before their 1-2 loss to Ecuador. However, it was unclear who they would face in the round of 16. That has now been decided.

What does the coach say?

Head coach Julian Nagelsmann had previously announced that his team would analyze the different possible opponents and work through the night. However, he criticized the tournament format: 'You come under a lot of time pressure and are punished for becoming group winners.' | Date | Event | | --- | --- | | 2026-06-25 | Last match: Ecuador 2-1 Germany | | 2026-09-24 | Next match: Germany vs. Netherlands | The German national team wants to reach the quarterfinals and has a good chance of winning against Paraguay.