The 2026 World Cup knockout stage rolls on in Boston, where four-time champions Germany take on a stubborn Paraguay. Julian Nagelsmann’s side topped Group E but were jolted by a final-day loss to Ecuador, while Paraguay sneaked through as one of the best third-placed teams by sitting deep and frustrating everyone. It is Germany’s firepower against Paraguay’s low block, with a place in the last 16 on the line. Here is how to watch Germany vs Paraguay, the kick-off time where you are, the lineups and our prediction.
Kickoff is 4:30 PM ET / 9:30 PM in the UK on Monday, June 29, at Gillette Stadium near Boston. In the US it is on Fox and Telemundo. In Britain it is free on BBC One, with streaming on BBC iPlayer. Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed takes charge.
Where to Watch Germany vs Paraguay
Free on BBC One in the UK. In the US it is on Fox and Telemundo.
Quick tip: UK viewers get this free on BBC One and iPlayer. Our guide to watching the World Cup in the UK lists every channel and time. In the US it is on Fox with Telemundo in Spanish, plus Fubo, Sling, Peacock and Fox One. Always use the official broadcaster for the cleanest, safest stream.
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The Road to the Round of 32
Germany won Group E despite a final-day stumble against Ecuador. Paraguay finished third in Group D and squeezed through as one of the eight best third-placed teams. See the full World Cup 2026 groups for every final table.
GermanyParaguayThe winner advances to the Round of 16 to face the winner of France vs Sweden. If level after 90 minutes, the tie goes to extra time and, if needed, penalties.
Germany’s Firepower Against Paraguay’s Wall
Germany looked like genuine heavyweights in their first two games, thrashing Curacao 7-1 and edging Ivory Coast 2-1 through a stoppage-time Deniz Undav winner. Then came a flat 2-1 defeat to Ecuador that, while academic with top spot already sealed, exposed the defensive frailties Toni Kroos and others have warned about. Julian Nagelsmann still has a glittering front line, with Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, and in Boston they face the kind of stubborn opponent that can either be picked apart or allowed to grow in belief.
Paraguay are exactly that opponent. Gustavo Alfaro’s side recovered from an opening 4-1 hammering by the USA to grind out a 1-0 win over Turkiye, played a man down for 45 minutes, and a 0-0 draw with Australia that sent them through. Two clean sheets in a row tell you everything about their approach: sit deep, stay compact, and strike on the counter through Julio Enciso. The problem is at the other end, with just two goals in the group and a worrying statistic hanging over them.
That statistic: Paraguay have never scored in the knockout stage of a World Cup, a barren run of five matches that is the longest in the tournament’s history. It will not get easier without the suspended Diego Gomez, who picked up a second yellow against Australia, though Miguel Almiron returns from his own ban. For Germany, Nico Schlotterbeck is out for the tournament with an ankle injury, so Antonio Rudiger continues alongside Jonathan Tah, and Manuel Neuer is set to make a record 23rd World Cup start for his country.
History offers Germany comfort: their only previous World Cup meeting was a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the 2002 Round of 16. Expect a similar pattern here, Germany dominating the ball and probing a deep block. Paraguay can frustrate them for a while, and Germany’s lapses make a counter or set piece always possible, but the gulf in attacking quality, widened by Gomez’s absence, should tell. We lean towards Germany breaking through to win, even if it stays tighter than the talent gap suggests.
How They Might Line Up
Germany are without the injured Schlotterbeck, with Rudiger alongside Tah and Neuer in goal for a record start. Paraguay lose the suspended Diego Gomez, but Almiron returns to add some creativity to a deep, compact shape.
GERMANY · Nagelsmann · 4-2-3-1Neuer · Kimmich, Tah, Rudiger, Brown · Pavlovic, Nmecha · Sane, Musiala, Wirtz · Havertz
PARAGUAY · Alfaro · 4-4-2Gill · Caceres, G Gomez (c), Alderete, Alonso · Almiron, Cubas, Galarza, Mauricio · Enciso, Avalos
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A Word on Gillette Stadium
Home to the NFL’s New England Patriots and MLS side New England Revolution, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough is known as Boston Stadium during the tournament. Recently renovated with a huge video board and a 22-storey lighthouse, it is hosting six World Cup matches. There is more on it at Wikipedia.
They have met only twice. Their one World Cup meeting came in the 2002 Round of 16, a 1-0 Germany win through Oliver Neuville. The other was a 3-3 friendly in 2013. Germany have never lost to Paraguay.
Germany vs Paraguay: Quick Answers
What time does Germany vs Paraguay kick off?
4:30pm Eastern in the US, which is 3:30pm Central and 9:30pm BST in the UK. In Berlin it is 10:30pm and in Asuncion 5:30pm. The date is Monday, June 29, 2026.
What channel is Germany vs Paraguay on in the US?
Fox has the English-language broadcast, with Telemundo in Spanish. You can also stream it via Fubo, Sling TV, Peacock and Fox One.
Is Germany vs Paraguay free to watch in the UK?
Yes. It is live and free on BBC One, with free streaming via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
What happens if Germany vs Paraguay is a draw?
As a knockout tie, if it is level after 90 minutes it goes to 30 minutes of extra time, then a penalty shootout if still level. The winner reaches the Round of 16; the loser is eliminated.
Who does the winner play next?
The winner of Germany vs Paraguay advances to the Round of 16 to face the winner of France vs Sweden, with that tie scheduled for July 4.
Have Germany and Paraguay met at a World Cup before?
Yes, once. Germany won their only previous World Cup meeting 1-0 in the 2002 Round of 16. The sides also drew 3-3 in a 2013 friendly.
Who are the key players?
For Germany, Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, with Manuel Neuer in goal. For Paraguay, Julio Enciso and the returning Miguel Almiron, though Diego Gomez is suspended.
What is the prediction?
We expect a 2-0 Germany win. Germany have far more attacking quality, while Paraguay, who have never scored in a World Cup knockout game, are weakened by Diego Gomez’s suspension.
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