The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues its knockout phase with a Round of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay, scheduled for June 29 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Germany secured their place in the knockout rounds by finishing first in Group E. Their group stage performance included a dominant 7-1 victory over Curaçao and a win against Ivory Coast, though they suffered a loss to Ecuador in their final group match.
Paraguay advanced to the Round of 32 as one of the top eight third-place teams across all groups, having finished behind the United States and Australia in Group D. Their tournament path saw them lose their opening match 4-1 to the USMNT, followed by a 1-0 victory over Turkey and a draw against Australia.
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast in English on FOX and in Spanish on Telemundo. For those without cable, the game can be streamed through live TV streaming services. DIRECTV is offering a five-day free trial, with plans including FOX and FS1. Following the trial, users can save $30 on their first month with the Choice plan, which features over 125 channels.
Team Rosters
Germany's roster for the tournament includes goalkeepers Manuel Neuer, Oliver Baumann, and Alexander Nübel. The defensive unit features Antonio Rüdiger, Waldermar Anton, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, Nathaniel Brown, David Raum, and Malick Thiaw. In midfield, the team has Aleksandar Pavlovic, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Jamie Lewleing, Jamal Musiala, Pascal Gross, Angelo Stiller, Florian Wirtz, Nadiem Amiri, Felix Nmecha, and Assan Ouédraogo. The forward line is led by Kai Havertz, Nick Woltenmade, Maximilian Beier, Leroy Sané, and Deniz Undav.
Paraguay's squad includes goalkeepers Gatito Fernández, Orlando Gil, and Gastón Olveira. The defense comprises Gustavo Velásquez, Omar Alderete, Fabián Balbuena, Júnior Alonso, Juan Cásceres, José Canale, Gustavo Gómez, and Alexandro Maidana. Their midfield features Diego Gómez, Mauricio Andrés Cubas, Damián Bobadilla, Alejandro Romero Gamarra, Julio Enciso, Braian Ojeda, and Matiás Galarza. The forwards are Ramón Sosa, Antonio Sanabria, Miguel Almirón, Alex Arce, Gabriel Ávalos, Guastavo Caballero, and Isidro Pitta.