World Cup#Germany

Germany meet Paraguay in World Cup Round of 32

Germany face Paraguay in Boston with Schlotterbeck's injury adding defensive concern.

Germany meet Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 at Boston Stadium, with the German side entering the tie as winners of Group E.

The match is scheduled for Monday, June 29 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with U.S. coverage listed on FOX and Telemundo.

Germany finished the group stage with wins over Curaçao and Ivory Coast before losing to Ecuador, while Paraguay progressed from third place in Group D after beating Türkiye and drawing with Australia.

Germany will also have to manage a defensive setback after Nico Schlotterbeck was ruled out through injury, increasing the responsibility on the rest of the back line.