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Germany Faces Paraguay in Gillette Stadium Showdown June 29

6/29/2026

Summary

Germany Meets Paraguay

Germany meets Paraguay at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough June 29, 2026, with odds of -685 for Germany and +535 for Paraguay, a game that will air on FOX and FOX One.
Germany’s: 7-1 win, 2-1 win, 2-1 loss while Paraguay’s: 4-1 loss, 1-0 win, 0-0 draw.
Germany will miss defender Nico Schlotterbeck and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who recorded fewer saves than goals, while Paraguay will miss midfielder Diego Gómez and doubtful forward Omar Alderete.

Summary

Germany Unveils Squad

Germany’s starting XI features Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, defenders Joshua Kimmich and Jonathan Tah, midfielder Jamal Musiala and Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rüdiger, who replaces injured Nico Schlotterbeck.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha joins Germany’s midfield.
Striker Deniz Undav is listed as a substitute.
Paraguay’s squad includes Atlanta United winger Miguel Almirón (returning from suspension), defender Omar Alderete, suspended defender Gustavo Gómez, forward Julio Enciso and striker Gabriel Ávalos.

History

Historical Context

At the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, Germany secured third place while Paraguay exited in the round of 16, with striker Jürgen Klinsmann scoring three goals. The tournament’s lasting impact still guides selections, as today’s Germany-Paraguay friendly revives the memory of that historic clash and the expectations it created for fans worldwide.

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Germany Meets Paraguay

Germany meets Paraguay at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough June 29, 2026, with odds of -685 for Germany and +535 for Paraguay, a game that will air on FOX and FOX One.
Germany’s: 7-1 win, 2-1 win, 2-1 loss while Paraguay’s: 4-1 loss, 1-0 win, 0-0 draw.
Germany will miss defender Nico Schlotterbeck and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who recorded fewer saves than goals, while Paraguay will miss midfielder Diego Gómez and doubtful forward Omar Alderete.

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