Santa Cruz urges Paraguay to exploit Germany's weaknesses in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Former Bayern Munich striker Roque Santa Cruz advises Paraguay to adopt a physically intense strategy against Germany in their upcoming World Cup last 32 match. He believes that forcing Germany into a more vigorous contest could highlight their vulnerabilities, especially during transitional play. Paraguay, who advanced from Group D in third place, is seen as underdogs going into the match. Santa Cruz mentioned that an extended scoreless game would place pressure on Germany, benefiting Paraguay's chances.
- •Santa Cruz recommends intense physical approach against Germany.
- •Germany's vulnerabilities reportedly lie in transitions.
- •Paraguay advanced from Group D in third place.
- •Match scheduled for Monday in Foxborough.
- •Santa Cruz reflects on Paraguay's previous loss to Germany in 2002.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Paraguay icon Santa Cruz says Germany have weaknesses
"Former Paraguay and Bayern Munich striker Roque Santa Cruz has advised his country to adopt a robust approach against Germany in the World Cup last 32. "You have to make the game physically intense and force Germany to work hard.
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