In the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, Germany faces Paraguay, and the Germans have the advantage. Germany comfortably won their group, crushing Curaçao 7-1 and beating Ivory Coast 2-1. Even the loss to Ecuador in a dead heat shouldn't fool them, as they had already secured first place in the group.
Paraguay, on the other hand, barely made it to the knockout stages, finishing third in Group D with 4 points and a negative goal difference. They were also fortunate that Turkey performed extremely poorly at the World Cup. Their tactics rely on a rigid defense and rare counterattacks, but against Germany's powerful attack, this won't be enough. Furthermore, Paraguay has significant personnel losses: Diego Gomez is suspended, and Omar Alderete is questionable due to injury, weakening their already fragile defense.
Given the class and depth of their squad, Germany should dominate the field from the start. The experience and chemistry of players like Kimmich, Musiala, and Havertz are significantly superior to their opponents. Paraguay can create chances, but they will struggle to contain the tournament hosts' onslaught throughout the match. Therefore, a German victory seems the most reliable outcome in this match. A bet with a 1-2 goal handicap is also worth considering, as the odds are decreasing.
