Germany to face Paraguay in World Cup round of 32

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27 Jun 2026 • 10:51 AM MYT
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Germany players sing the national anthem prior to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group E soccer match between Ecuador and Germanyat the New York-New Jersey Stadium. Tom Weller/dpa

Germany will face Paraguay in the World Cup last 32 on Monday.

Germany had already qualified to the knock-out stage as Group E winners after the first two matches. But their last 32 opponent was only confirmed on Friday after Spain beat Uruguay 1-0.

Paraguay advanced as one of the best third-placed teams, but due to the complex new format, there were a total of 495 possible scenarios for the seeding of the best eight third-placed nations.

The winner of the match-up between Germany and Paraguay will face either France or Sweden in the last 16.

Germany last faced Paraguay in a World Cup in Japan in 2002. The Germans won the last 16 match 1-0 thanks to Oliver Neuville's late goal.

Germany reached the final that year but were defeated 2-0 by Brazil.

Spain's win and Cape Verde's goalless draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday also confirmed knock-out spots for Egypt, England, Ghana and Portugal.

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Paraguay's Juan Jose Caceres (L) and Australia's Aziz Behich contend for the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup group match between Paraguay and Australia at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Chris Putnam/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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