Ilkay Gundogan criticizes VAR call as Germany trails Paraguay in extra time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:38 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Ilkay Gundogan expressed his frustration with a controversial VAR decision during Germany's World Cup match against Paraguay on June 30, 2026. The potential go-ahead goal by Jonathan Tah was disallowed due to a foul on Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill, a decision Gundogan believes would not have occurred in the Premier League. While acknowledging Germany's overall poor performance, Gundogan remarked on the softness of the foul call that affected the outcome. Alan Shearer also criticized the VAR ruling during the broadcast, describing it as too lenient. The decision has sparked significant debate regarding VAR's effectiveness at the tournament, especially as Germany seeks to improve after struggling in recent knockout stages.
- •Gundogan criticized VAR's call during Germany's World Cup match.
- •Jonathan Tah had a goal ruled out in extra time.
- •Germany has not won a knockout stage game since 2014.
- •Shearer called the VAR decision a 'very soft' foul.
- •Debate over VAR effectiveness intensified after the match.
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — Ilkay Gundogan claims VAR call during Germany game would be ‘laughed off’ in the Premier League
"Ilkay Gundogan believes the referees got a call wrong in extra time that cost Germany the chance to win and advance to the round of 16. In the first period of extra time, Jonathan Tah put the ball in the back of the net to give Germany the lead over Paraguay.
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