Germany enters the knockout stage as the clear favorite in their Round of 16 matchup against Paraguay, aiming to secure a spot in the quarterfinals on their path to the final in New York.
The Germans topped their group with two wins, though a surprising 2-1 loss to Ecuador left a sour taste for their supporters. Despite that setback, Julian Nagelsmann's squad has been formidable on offense, scoring 10 goals in three matches. Deniz Undav and Kai Havertz have led the charge, establishing themselves as the team's top scorers so far.
Paraguay, currently ranked 41st by FIFA, advanced to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-placed teams. Gustavo Alfaro's side navigated Group D with a record of one win, one draw, and one loss against the United States, Australia, and Turkiye.
While they face a monumental challenge against a German team superior in both talent and history, Paraguay is determined to cause the first major upset of the World Cup's knockout phase.
Germany vs. Paraguay: Key Statistics
Germany's leading goalscorers are Deniz Undav (3) and Kai Havertz (2). Paraguay's only goals have come from Matías Galarza and Mauricio, with one each. Germany has dominated possession in their matches, averaging 62%, while Paraguay has averaged just 33%.
Probable Lineups - Paraguay vs. Germany
Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kimmich, Rüdiger, Tah, Raum; Nmecha, Pavlovic; Sané, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz
Manager: Julian Nagelsmann
Paraguay (5-4-1): Gill; Maidana, Canale, Gómez, Velázquez, Cáceres; Enciso, Galarza, Cubas, Almirón; Ávalos
Manager: Gustavo Alfaro
Injuries and Suspensions - Paraguay vs. Germany
Germany will be without the injured Nico Schlotterbeck. Paraguay faces two absences: Diego Gómez is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards, and Omar Alderete is out with an injury.
Head-to-Head History - Paraguay vs. Germany
August 14, 2013: Germany 3 - 3 Paraguay
June 15, 2002: Germany 1 - 0 Paraguay
Match Details: Date, Time, and How to Watch - Paraguay vs. Germany
The World Cup Round of 16 match will be played on Monday, June 29 at 4:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM CT / 1:30 PM PT from the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The match will be broadcast on FOX and Telemundo for fans in the United States, available via cable and live streaming services such as YouTube TV. It will also be streamed on FOX One.
