Germany vs. Paraguay: Match discussion, game time thread, odds, prediction, how to watch

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 25: Leroy Sane #19 of Germany celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 25, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Ima

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Germany clinched Group E in short order by defeating Curaçao and Ivory Coast. Julian Nagelsmann opted to play the starters against Ecuador and was punished accordingly as the team looked lethargic, uninterested, and disconnected against a hungry South American side that ultimately pulled out a 2-1 victory over the Germans. Germany will have a chance to fix the issue in the Round of 32 against Paraguay.

Paraguay finished in third place of Group D behind the United States and Australia. A win over Türkiye

and a draw against Australia proved sufficient to push Paraguay into the knockout stages, thanks to the new 48-team format that allows 32 teams to advance.

Prediction

Germany wins 3-1. Manuel Neuer seems unlikely to keep a clean sheet but this match will be all Germany. After a poor showing against Ecuador, Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz will both score in the first half. Germany will let their guard down on a free kick early in the second half but Musiala will quickly strike back for his first brace in a competitive match since December 2024.

Match Info

Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA

Date: Monday, June 29th, 2026

Time: 4:30pm local time (EST)

TV/streaming: Fox, Telemundo, Find Your Country

Odds: Germany (-280), Draw (+400), Paraguay (+700)

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