Germany vs Paraguay Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups & How to Watch — FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32

The knockout stage is here — and Germany’s first test is a fascinating one. Germany will face Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 32 on Monday, having already qualified as Group E winners after their first two matches. It’s a clash between a European powerhouse that looks like a genuine title contender and a South American underdog that has defied expectations just to get here. Don’t sleep on this one.

Germany vs Paraguay — Match Overview

Road to the Round of 32

Germany were arguably the most impressive side in the group stage on paper. They dominated Group E with 6 points and a goal difference of +6, opening with a historic 7-1 thrashing of Curaçao before coming from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1. A late 2-1 loss to Ecuador in their final group game was the only blemish — but it changed nothing about their knockout berth or their swagger. Koreaboo

Paraguay, by contrast, scraped through. They suffered a tough 4-1 opening defeat to the United States, bounced back with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Turkey, and then held on with a 0-0 draw against Australia — enough to advance as one of the best third-placed teams. It’s also worth noting that Paraguay hadn’t reached the World Cup knockout stage since 2010, when they advanced all the way to the quarter-finals in South Africa. KoreabooKoreaboo

Predicted Lineups

Germany (4-2-3-1): Ter Stegen; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Raum; Andrich, Pavlović; Musiala, Havertz, Wirtz; Undav

Paraguay (4-4-2): Espínola; Alderete, Alonso, Martínez, Rojas; Almirón, Cubas, Villasanti, Enciso; Sanabria, Bareiro

Prediction

On paper, this is Germany’s match to lose. Their attacking depth, pressing intensity and experience at this level should prove too much for a Paraguayan side that has been defensively solid but goal-shy. Expect Germany to control possession and find the net in a 2-0 or 2-1 result. But Paraguay’s resilience means this won’t be a walkover — they showed against Turkey they can hurt you on the counter.

Prediction: Germany 2–0 Paraguay

How to Watch Germany vs Paraguay

You can follow the official FIFA World Cup 2026 match centre for live lineups and updates. The match will be broadcast across Fox Sports (USA), BBC/ITV (UK), and major sports broadcasters globally.

Broadcasting varies by region. Here’s a quick guide:

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