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VAR Disallows German Goal; Paraguay Wins Shootout 4-3

7/1/2026

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  • VAR ruled Waldemar Anton fouled goalkeeper Orlando Gill, so Germany’s extra-time goal was disallowed.
  • Jonathan Tah headed the goal and missed the decisive penalty as Paraguay won the shootout 4-3.
  • FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina said officials were instructed to punish goalkeeper-blocking fouls.
  • He added that coaches had been warned about such fouls.
  • Collina noted new rules limit time for goal kicks, throw-ins, substitutions and require a one-minute injury leave.