Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann met with his bosses to answer questions about his team’s disappointing World Cup performance at a special crisis meeting at the headquarters of the German soccer federation on Thursday. Nagelsmann is in the firing line, and his future is uncertain after Germany’s loss to Paraguay on penalties in the country’s round … Read more
FIFA explained Tuesday the tighter regulations that resulted in Germany having a potentially game-winning goal disallowed in its shock elimination from the World Cup. Defender Jonathan Tah’s headed goal in extra time against Paraguay on Monday was ruled out after a video review because of a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill. Replays showed Germany’s Waldemar … Read more
The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match to go to extra time and penalty kicks absolutely delivered, with Paraguay coming out on top with an upset win over Germany. Paraguay’s victory marked one of the biggest upsets in the history of the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup. Paraguay was ranked 41st in the … Read more
Germany and Paraguay meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET from Boston Stadium. Germany topped Group E with a 2-1-0 record, beating Curacao 7-1 in their opener and Ivory Coast 2-1 in their second match before falling to Ecuador 1-2 in their … Read more
All 72 group stage matches are complete, and we are officially on to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Germany will face Paraguay in a Round of 32 showdown on June 29, 2026, at Boston Stadium on FOX. Germany is in the knockout stage for the first time since winning the … Read more
Monday will be a full slate of knockout games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with heavyweights Brazil, Germany and Netherlands all looking to take big steps to the final. The day opens in Houston when five-time champion Brazil takes on a Japan team that performed well in the group stages and which also won … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We only got one game on Sunday to open the knockout stage, but come Monday, we’re getting spoiled. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 19, with three Round-of-32 games on tap. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting … Read more
Alright, familia. Clear your calendars, stock up the fridge and get ready for the World Cup’s newly formatted Round of 32!  I am particularly excited about these matches because this is a brand new, expanded round – meaning that the thrill of knockout, win-or-go home football will come in 16 matches. The chances of dramatic … Read more
Germany will face Ecuador in their third Group E match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium on FOX. The nations have met twice since 2006, with Germany winning both matches. Germany has already clinched Group E and will face a third-place team in the round … Read more
Ecuador and Germany meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup final group stage match on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET from New York New Jersey Stadium. Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast 0-1 in their opener and drew 0-0 with Curacao in their second match, entering this final group stage match without a … Read more