Germany vs Paraguay — Predicted Lineups & Prediction
Germany 1 - 1 Paraguay at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 32). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (3-4-3 vs 4-4-2), key players including Nick Woltemade and Jamal Musiala and Alex Arce and Fabián Balbuena, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.
Germany vs Paraguay Confirmed Starting XI
Confirmed starting XIs from official team sheets. Updated automatically when lineups are announced.
Germany vs Paraguay Prediction
Germany start as clear favourites and will be expected to take control against Paraguay. Germany's biggest threat runs through Nick Woltemade and Jamal Musiala, while Paraguay will pin their hopes on Alex Arce and Fabián Balbuena. It is the round of 32 — win or go home. The match is staged at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
Tactical matchup
Germany line up in a 4-2-3-1, Paraguay in a 4-3-3. Germany should control the ball and probe for openings, while Paraguay are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Alex Arce and Fabián Balbuena on the counter. Whether Florian Wirtz and Leon Goretzka can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. In a knockout tie the first goal and set pieces carry outsized weight, with caution often trumping early ambition.
Key players to watch
- Germany: Nick Woltemade, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz — 4-2-3-1 formation
- Paraguay: Alex Arce, Fabián Balbuena, Gabriel Ávalos — 4-3-3 formation
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