Germany and Paraguay Draw 0-0 in World Cup Round of 32 Clash in Foxborough

Germany and Paraguay faced off on Monday evening at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Germany entered the match as favorites but had underwhelmed during the group stage, while Paraguay arrived confident and eager to cause an upset. Germany was without injured Nico Schlotterbeck, with Antonio Rüdiger partnering Jonathan Tah in central defense. Nathaniel Brown returned to the starting lineup, and Deniz Undav, who impressed in the group stage, started as the striker with Kai Havertz supporting him. Jamal Musiala was benched.

Paraguay missed key player Diego Gómez due to suspension, but Miguel Almirón returned after serving his ban. Omar Alderete, an important defender, was injured late in Paraguay’s 0-0 draw with Australia, and José Canale replaced him in central defense. Paraguay’s coach Gustavo Alfaro’s team recovered well from a heavy 4-1 loss to the USA in their opening match, keeping clean sheets in their next two games, and aimed to shut down Germany’s attack.

The match began with Paraguay creating the first chance from a corner, but Manuel Neuer saved a weak shot from Alonso. The game remained scoreless at halftime. The referee was Moroccan official Jallal Jahid. Germany played a 4-3-3 formation under coach Julian Nagelsmann, while Paraguay lined up in a 4-5-1 under Alfaro. The winner of this match will face the victor of the France versus Sweden game in the Round of 16.