TEC Overview

Germany v Paraguay: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Nagelsmann calls Tah's disallowed Germany goal a 'scandal'

Germany crashed out of the World Cup after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Julian Nagelsmann was left furious by the decision to disallow Jonathan Tah's extra-time goal, branding the VAR intervention a "scandal" before becoming frustrated during a post-match television interview.

Hire Klopp now! Germany exit must be the end for Nagelsmann

Since lifting the 2014 World Cup, Germany have endured a nightmare run at the biggest football tournament on the planet. They embarrassingly exited the competition at the group stage in both 2018 and 2022, and while they made it into the knockouts this time around in 2026, they still failed to reach the last 16 after falling on penalties to Paraguay on a chastening Monday afternoon in Boston.

'A disgrace!' - Klinsmann rages over Germany World Cup 'disaster'

Jurgen Klinsmann has branded Germany's World Cup exit to Paraguay a "disgrace" and called for a complete review of the German Football Association (DFB). The former Germany striker believes everyone involved must accept responsibility after another disappointing international campaign.

Klopp addresses Germany job links & demands changes after early World Cup exit

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has responded to speculation linking him with the Germany manager role after the national team's World Cup round of 32 defeat to Paraguay. The 59-year-old insisted it was not the time to discuss replacing Julian Nagelsmann, while launching a scathing critique of the team and demanding systemic grassroots reform.

Havertz apologises after Germany shootout disaster

Kai Havertz apologised to Germany supporters after missing a penalty in a dramatic World Cup shootout defeat to Paraguay. The Arsenal forward had rescued his side with an equaliser in normal time, but Die Mannschaft's World Cup campaign ended after a tense 4-3 penalty defeat.

'I would love to continue' - Nagelsmann refuses to quit Germany despite World Cup exit

Julian Nagelsmann insists he has no intention of stepping down after Germany's shock 2026 World Cup exit to Paraguay. The Germany boss admitted the defeat was "very bitter" after his side failed to break down an "ultra-defensive" opponent, but says he remains committed to the role if the DFB want him to stay.