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Germany has made it to the knockout stage at the World Cup for the first time since winning the entire tournament in 2014.
Germany advanced to the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup after winning Group E. The German side won each of its first two group stage matches before Ecuador managed to beat it and punch its own ticket into the knockout stage.
Now, Julian Nagelsmann's squad will look to bounce back from that narrow, 2-1 loss and set up a potential round of 16 date with France – provided the tournament favorites can handle business against Sweden.
The expectation is Germany will stick with the approach that has worked for it across the early stages of the tournament. The squad has brought its leading goal-scorer, Denis Undav, off the bench as a replacement for Kai Havertz, so barring a change, the 29-year-old will remain in that super-sub role.
Meanwhile, the only other spot to watch will be along the backline. Center back Nico Schlotterbeck is going to miss the remainder of the 2026 World Cup because of an ankle injury. He was replaced by Antonio Rüdiger in the lineup against Ecuador, and the expectation is that the 33-year-old veteran will remain in that role as Germany's tournament continues.
Here's a look at Germany's projected lineup ahead of its round of 32 match against Paraguay.
Germany is only guaranteed one more match as it heads to the round of 32. Here's what to know:
If Germany can beat Paraguay, it would advance to the round of 16 where it would line up to play the winner of the France vs. Sweden match.
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alexander Nübel (Stuttgart)
Defenders: Joshua Kimmich (captain, Bayern Munich), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich), Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid), Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United)
Midfielders: Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Liverpool), Assan Ouédraogo (RB Leipzig), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Galatasaray), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion)
Forwards: Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United), Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Germany projected lineup vs Paraguay: Who will start round of 32 match?
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Germany advanced to the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup after winning Group E. The German side won each of its first two group stage matches before Ecuador managed to beat it and punch its own ticket into the knockout stage.
Now, Julian Nagelsmann's squad will look to bounce back from that narrow, 2-1 loss and set up a potential round of 16 date with France – provided the tournament favorites can handle business against Sweden.
The expectation is Germany will stick with the approach that has worked for it across the early stages of the tournament. The squad has brought its leading goal-scorer, Denis Undav, off the bench as a replacement for Kai Havertz, so barring a change, the 29-year-old will remain in that super-sub role.
Meanwhile, the only other spot to watch will be along the backline. Center back Nico Schlotterbeck is going to miss the remainder of the 2026 World Cup because of an ankle injury. He was replaced by Antonio Rüdiger in the lineup against Ecuador, and the expectation is that the 33-year-old veteran will remain in that role as Germany's tournament continues.
Here's a look at Germany's projected lineup ahead of its round of 32 match against Paraguay.
Germany projected lineup vs. Paraguay
Goalkeeper:
- Manuel Neuer
Defenders:
- Nathaniel Brown
- Joshua Kimmich
- Antonio Rüdiger
- Jonathan Tah
Midfielders:
- Felix Nmecha
- Aleksandar Pavlovic
Attack:
- Kai Havertz
- Jamal Musiala
- Leroy Sané
- Florian Wirtz
Germany 2026 World Cup schedule
Germany is only guaranteed one more match as it heads to the round of 32. Here's what to know:
If Germany can beat Paraguay, it would advance to the round of 16 where it would line up to play the winner of the France vs. Sweden match.
Germany World Cup roster 2026
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alexander Nübel (Stuttgart)
Defenders: Joshua Kimmich (captain, Bayern Munich), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich), Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid), Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United)
Midfielders: Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Liverpool), Assan Ouédraogo (RB Leipzig), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Galatasaray), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion)
Forwards: Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United), Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Germany projected lineup vs Paraguay: Who will start round of 32 match?
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