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World Cup 2026: Paraguay Promises Physical Battle Against Germany

Paraguay has announced a physical battle against the German national team ahead of the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. Coach Julian Nagelsmann is keeping his lineup under wraps, according to Spiegel.

World Cup 2026: Paraguay Promises Physical Battle Against Germany
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Germany faces Paraguay in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The South Americans have announced a physical battle ahead of the match. National coach Julian Nagelsmann is keeping his lineup for the game a secret.

The German team previously struggled against Ecuador. Now they face another tough opponent in Paraguay, which relies on strength in duels. The Round of 32 match takes place on Sunday; the exact venue has not yet been determined.

EuroPulse reported on June 28, 2026, that DFB sporting director Rudi Nagelsmann had backed the coach before the Round of 16 (europulse.today/voeller-staerkt-nagelsmann-flankenschutz/).

Source: www.suedkurier.de