Kimmich set for first World Cup knockout match against Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:27 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Joshua Kimmich will play in his first World Cup knockout match as Germany faces Paraguay on June 28. This marks Kimmich's 114th cap, having previously exited in the group stage during the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. Debate continues regarding his position as he is used at right back but has experience in midfield. National coach Julian Nagelsmann has stated there is no plan to change Kimmich's position for this match, despite discussions around his role following earlier performances.
- •Germany faces Paraguay in the last 32 of the World Cup.
- •Kimmich has been a focal point in discussions about team positioning.
- •Germany seeks to avoid mistakes that led to earlier group stage exits.
- •The team aims to build momentum with potential future matches against top competitors.
- 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — First World Cup KO game at last for Kimmich amid position debate
"A right back or midfield debate has started again around Germany captain Joshua Kimmich who will finally play a World Cup knock-out match in his 114th cap on Monday. Kimmich, 31, was part of the team that went out in the group stage in 2018 and 2022 but now Germany have advanced and will face Paraguay in the last 32.
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