Germany eliminated by Paraguay on penalties in World Cup matchup
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Germany faced Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, where they were eliminated after a penalty shootout. Following the match, former player Thomas Hitzlsperger analyzed Germany's recent decline in football performance. The defeat has raised questions regarding the future of Germany’s football strategy and coaching, particularly for Julian Nagelsmann. Discussions are anticipated regarding the team's approach moving forward and potential changes needed for improvement.
- •Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties at the 2026 World Cup.
- •Thomas Hitzlsperger spoke on Germany's football decline post-match.
- •Questions rise about Julian Nagelsmann's future as head coach.
- •Germany's playing style criticized as outdated by analysts.
- 2:55 AMBBC Sport — 'Germany play one way - and it doesn't work anymore'
"The team in the studio talk about what went wrong for Germany as they go out of the World Cup to Paraguay
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