Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Foxborough, inflicting the Germans’ first World Cup shootout defeat since 1976 to set up a last-16 tie in Philadelphia.
Julian Nagelsmann is considering tactical adjustments for Germany’s World Cup last-32 meeting with Paraguay on Monday, as the 2014 champions return to knockout football after a 12-year absence.
Former Germany captain Philipp Lahm has urged Julian Nagelsmann to move Joshua Kimmich from right-back into central midfield for the upcoming World Cup Round of 32 match against Paraguay.
Paraguay and Australia played out a calculated 0-0 draw in their final Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing both teams’ advancement to the Round of 32. Australia finished second in the group with four points and a zero goal difference, while Paraguay advanced as one of the best third-placed teams with four points and a negative-two goal difference, benefiting from the expanded 48-team tournament format.
Matías Galarza scored after just 64 seconds to give ten-man Paraguay a dramatic 1-0 victory over Turkey, eliminating the Europeans from the World Cup while keeping South American hopes alive.
Christian Pulisic’s impressive scoring record for the United States suggests the co-hosts will advance if their captain finds the net against Paraguay in Friday’s Group D opener.