Germany exits World Cup, drops to 12th in FIFA rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Germany was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Paraguay in the Round of 32 on June 29. This defeat marks the third consecutive World Cup where Germany has failed to advance to the Round of 16. Following this exit, the team has dropped out of the top 10 of the FIFA World Ranking, now sitting in 12th place. As the ranking affects seedings for future tournaments, Germany's next opportunity to improve will come during the UEFA Nations League.
- •Germany lost to Paraguay in Round of 32 on June 29.
- •This is Germany's third straight World Cup without reaching Round of 16.
- •The team's FIFA World Ranking has fallen to 12th place.
- •Upcoming UEFA Nations League matches provide a chance to improve their ranking.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Germany has dropped out of the top 10 of the FIFA World Ranking
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