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Nagelsmann a dead man walking after Paraguay upset Germany

Germany were sensationally dumped out of the 2026 World Cup on Monday evening after losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw in Foxborough. Julian Nagelsmann's side had 75 percent possession and three times as many shots as their South American opponents (21-7), while they also thought they'd won a bad-tampered round-of-32 tie when Jonathan Tah headed home Nathaniel Brown's corner in extra-time.

Ecuador v Germany: Group E - FIFA World Cup 2026

Nagelsmann fires back at critics ahead of Paraguay clash

Julian Nagelsmann has delivered a blunt assessment of the pressure surrounding the German national team as they prepare for a high-stakes World Cup knockout clash against Paraguay. Following a disappointing group-stage finale against Ecuador, the head coach is refusing to let external noise distract from the task at hand in Boston.

Havertz hits back at Lineker over 'weak' Germany claim

Kai Havertz has issued a defiant response to Gary Lineker after the England legend labeled the current German squad as "one of the weakest" in the nation’s history. The Arsenal forward insisted that Julian Nagelsmann’s side are blocking out the noise as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds in the United States.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It is the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde have achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, with the African nation to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Friday.

Germany vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Germany vs Paraguay at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this round of 32 clash in Massachusetts.

Paraguay vs Australia FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Paraguay vs Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Türkiye v Paraguay: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

Turkey out of World Cup despite attempting THIRTY THREE shots in Paraguay loss

Turkey's World Cup campaign ended in dramatic fashion as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay despite dominating possession and peppering the opposition goal with 33 attempts. Former Newcastle United midfielder Miguel Almiron also made tournament history with a controversial red card, but Paraguay held firm to secure a result that ended Turkey's hopes.

How to watch Turkiye vs Paraguay with a VPN

Want to access your usual streaming service with greater security, or from a different part of the world where you may run into geo-restrictions? This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

Turkiye vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

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'Be careful, other sports' - USMNT give reason to believe

The USMNT had one chance to show the country - and the world - what soccer in America is and could become. They made the most of it.

'Able to repay that' - Balogun's USMNT journey worth the fanfare

Folarin Balogun’s USMNT story began with fanfare, Instagram sleuthing, and an Orlando recruiting dinner. Against Paraguay, it came full circle as the striker delivered a dream World Cup debut.

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USA v Paraguay: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

📽️ | Fan tackled instantly after failed pitch invasion in USMNT win over Paraguay

A fan's attempted pitch invasion during the United States' World Cup victory over Paraguay ended almost as soon as it began. After jumping over a barrier at SoFi Stadium, the supporter became stranded above pitch level before security intervened. The incident quickly went viral, but it did little to distract from a dominant USMNT display.

Pulisic dazzles as Balogun powers USMNT World Cup statement

Christian Pulisic dazzled, Folarin Balogun delivered and the USMNT made a World Cup statement. GOAL breaks down the winners and losers vs Paraguay.

'Hoping that it's nothing' - Pulisic revealed kick was behind sub

Christian Pulisic revealed he suffered a kick, which ultimately led to his substitution ahead of the second half of the USMNT's 4-1 thrashing over Paraguay in their World Cup home opener. Despite the star winger missing the second half, Mauricio Pochettino's side padded their lead and scored the most World Cup goals in team history.

Balogun brace fuels USMNT’s record-scoring night, sparks belief

It was a near-perfect World Cup opener for Mauricio Pochettino's side as they swept away their opponents in a way that will be remembered for a long, long time.

Explore the top game-day foods from 2026 World Cup Groups D, E, and F

Explore the top game-day foods from 2026 World Cup Groups D, E and F, plus NYC restaurants to watch matches and sample global flavors.

'Going to go far' - Morgan is betting on the USMNT this World Cup

In a GOAL exclusive, USWNT legend Alex Morgan backs the U.S. men to make noise at the World Cup and shares her advice for handling the pressure.

USA vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

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Pulisic raring to go, Richards' status - Five keys for USMNT

The wait is over. Christian Pulisic and the USMNT open their home World Cup vs Paraguay on Friday, with Chris Richards' fitness and key decisions in focus.

'Do something special' - USMNT's Adams reacts to viral Knicks celly

The New York Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history, and USMNT star Tyler Adams’ celebration with teammates was caught on camera. The clip has gone viral, racking up more than 5.2 million views on X, and Adams admitted he has drawn inspiration from the Knicks’ never-quit attitude against the San Antonio Spurs.