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Klopp criticizes VAR call as Germany suffers World Cup exit to Paraguay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:46 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Klopp criticizes VAR call as Germany suffers World Cup exit to Paraguay

Summary

Jürgen Klopp voiced strong criticism over a VAR decision following Germany's exit from the World Cup in a penalty shootout against Paraguay. The controversial moment involved a disallowed goal by Jonathan Tah, ruled out due to a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill, which sparked outrage from players and analysts alike. Julian Nagelsmann and former referee Manuel Gräfe echoed Klopp's sentiments, describing the ruling as a 'complete scandal' and 'unacceptable'. The debate highlights ongoing concerns regarding VAR's impact on the game, following a season marked by contentious officiating. The fallout from the decision continues to resonate within the tournament.

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•Jürgen Klopp criticizes VAR after Germany's World Cup exit.
•Germany lost to Paraguay in a penalty shootout.
•Disallowed goal by Jonathan Tah stirred controversy after a foul was called.
•Julian Nagelsmann and others support Klopp's stance against the VAR decision.

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After the bitter World Cup exit in the penalty shootout, the VAR decision to disallow Jonathan Tah’s goal in particular sparked debate. Waldemar Anton was judged to have fouled Paraguay goalkeeper O...
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