Germany's extra-time goal against Paraguay reversed by VAR ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
In the ongoing World Cup match on June 29, Germany's Jonathan Tah appeared to score a go-ahead goal in the 101st minute against Paraguay. However, a VAR review determined that Waldemar Anton fouled Paraguay keeper Orlando Gil prior to the header, nullifying the goal and keeping the score level at 1-1. Paraguay initially led with a goal from Julio Enciso in the 42nd minute, before Kai Havertz equalized for Germany in the 54th minute. The match continues as both teams vie for a spot in the knockout stage.
- •Jonathan Tah's goal was ruled out by VAR in the 101st minute.
- •Paraguay leads 1-0 at halftime after Julio Enciso's goal.
- •Kai Havertz equalized for Germany in the 54th minute.
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- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Germany's go-ahead goal in World Cup extra time vs. Paraguay reversed by VAR
"The World Cup knockout game between Germany and Paraguay turned on a foul call in extra time. Coaches from both teams responded to the VAR decision.
"Video Assistant Referee (VAR) said Paraguay keeper Orlando Gil was fouled prior to Jonathan Tah's header that gave Germany a momentary 2-1 lead.
"Jonathan Tah thought he’d headed Germany into the lead before an intervention from the Video Assistant Referee
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 2:10 AMWhy Germany goal was disallowed by VAR against Paraguay in extra time
The World Cup knockout game between Germany and Paraguay turned on a foul call in extra time. Coaches from both teams responded to the VAR decision.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:42 PMWhy Germany's go-ahead goal was disallowed in World Cup loss to Paraguay
A major upset at the World Cup had its share of controversy.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:06 PMWhy was Germany’s extra-time goal against Paraguay disallowed after a VAR review?
Jonathan Tah thought he’d headed Germany into the lead before an intervention from the Video Assistant Referee
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:03 PMGermany's go-ahead goal in World Cup extra time vs. Paraguay reversed by VAR
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) said Paraguay keeper Orlando Gil was fouled prior to Jonathan Tah's header that gave Germany a momentary 2-1 lead.
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