VAR decision negates Germany's goal in World Cup match against Paraguay

In the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Germany's second goal scored by Jonathan Tah was disallowed following a VAR review. The incident occurred during the match in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on June 29. İlkay Gündoğan criticized the officiating, noting that the VAR decision was a significant turning point in an already disappointing performance from the team. Despite Germany's efforts to control the match, the disallowed goal prevented them from taking the lead in extra time. The officiating, including other uncalled fouls by Paraguay, has sparked controversy surrounding the match's outcome.

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