The Precedent that Motivates Paraguay

The Paraguayan team faces Germany in the 2026 World Cup, 24 years after their only meeting in the competition's eliminatories. In 2002, Paraguay lost 1-0 in the 88th minute to the Germans. Rudi Voeller, sports director of the German Football Federation, recalled that game: "In 2002, in the World Cup in Japan and Korea, we were also first in the group. And then we had the game against Paraguay. Then it was the first elimination game, the round of 16, also complicated against a team that was very physical, that defended very well".

The Game that Changed the Course

On June 15, 2002, Paraguay held off Germany for almost the entire game. Not even the injury of Roque Santa Cruz affected the Paraguayan team. Even Oliver Kahn denied the 0-1 with a great stretch on a long shot by Jorge Campos.

Paraguay's Current Form

The Paraguayan team arrives at the game with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last 5 games. Their last win was against Mexico on November 19, 2025, with a score of 1-2. | Date | Game | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | Mexico - Paraguay | 1-2 |

What Comes Next?

Paraguay faces Germany on Monday at 22:30 hours in the 2026 World Cup. The Paraguayan team seeks to overcome their last meeting with the Germans and advance in the competition.