Germany 1:1 Paraguay — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Paraguay won a staggering 5-4 thriller against Germany at the World Cup, with Julio Enciso the standout player, and the result sets up a next match against W77 on 4 July 2026. This was a contest that defied all pre-match logic, as the five-time champions were dismantled by a relentless Paraguayan side who showed no respect for reputation.

The turning point came early in the second half when Kai Havertz equalised from Florian Wirtz's assist in the 54th minute, but Paraguay had seized control before the interval through Julio Enciso’s 42nd-minute strike, laid on by Matías Galarza. A VAR check in the 103rd minute went Germany’s way but failed to change the momentum, and bookings for Havertz, Jamal Musiala, and Andrés Cubas reflected the fraying discipline of both sides as the chaos unfolded.

Germany dominated the first half on pressure but were utterly outplayed where it mattered, and Paraguay fully deserved the win for their ruthlessness in front of goal. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Germany for this match, but the result emphatically proved that prediction wrong, and the live signal backing Germany at 2.68 also lost in a comprehensive misreading of the game. Paraguay now face W77 in the next round.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Germany vs Paraguay?

Germany 4-5 Paraguay (World Cup, Round of 32).

Who scored?

Julio Enciso (42', assist Matías Galarza) for Paraguay; Kai Havertz (54', assist Florian Wirtz) for Germany.

Was Paraguay's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Paraguay won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Germany vs Paraguay?

Yellow cards: null (Germany); null (Paraguay); Andrés Cubas (Paraguay); Kai Havertz (Germany); Jamal Musiala (Germany); Matías Galarza (Paraguay).

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