June 29, 2026, 8:39 am | Read time: 3 minutes
Germany faces Paraguay in the first knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will play Paraguay on Monday evening in the round of 32. After the group stage, each game now determines advancement. Those who want to watch the match live can do so for free on TV in Germany. There is also a streaming option available.
Germany vs. Paraguay live on TV and stream
The match between Germany and Paraguay will kick off on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 10:30 p.m. (CEST). It will be played in Boston (Foxborough), Massachusetts, USA. The round of 32 can be watched in Germany on both ZDF and MagentaTV.
Key information at a glance:
- Kickoff: Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:30 p.m. (CEST)
- Venue: Boston (Foxborough), Massachusetts, USA
- Competition: 2026 World Cup, round of 32
- Broadcast: ZDF and MagentaTV
Germany faces Paraguay again
Germany and Paraguay have faced each other twice before. The first encounter was at the 2002 World Cup, where the German team won 1-0. In their second meeting, a friendly match in 2013, the teams drew 3-3.
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If Germany wins the round of 32, they will face France in the round of 16. After that, potential opponents could include the Netherlands or Spain. A possible final could be against Argentina, Brazil, or England.
Other knockout round matches
In addition to Germany, other matches in the round of 32 are scheduled. On Sunday, June 28, South Africa will face Canada at 9 p.m. The game will be broadcast by ARD and MagentaTV.
On Monday, before the German match, Brazil will play Japan at 7 p.m., also on ARD and MagentaTV. Following Germany vs. Paraguay, the Netherlands will face Morocco at 3 a.m., exclusively on MagentaTV.
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How viewers can watch the World Cup abroad
Outside of Germany, the game will also be broadcast live and for free. In Austria, ORF will show the Germany vs. Paraguay match on June 29 at 10:30 p.m. In Switzerland, the game will be available with Swiss commentary via the streaming service Play SRF.
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Due to geoblocking, these services are only accessible in Germany with a VPN service. Additionally, the respective usage and licensing conditions of the providers apply.
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup
All matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be shown on MagentaTV. Selected games will also be broadcast by ARD and ZDF. Streams are available via Joyn or Waipu.TV. Those who wish to watch the games at public viewing events can do so in establishments that have a Gastro Pass and show the matches via Sky.