World Cup 2026 · the story so far

🇩🇪 Germany's World Cup story.

Germany began in Group E and finished its 2026 run in the round of 32. This is the route, match by match.

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The story · Round of 32

Germany crushed Curaçao 7-1 and then beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1, securing qualification and first place in Group E. It nevertheless lost 2-1 to Ecuador on the final matchday. In the round of 32, Germany drew 1-1 with Paraguay after extra time and then lost the shootout 4-3. Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade had their kicks saved, while Jonathan Tah sent his attempt over the bar. This was a third consecutive World Cup ending before the round of 16.

From the tournament notebook

Reuters emphasized that it was Germany’s first defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout.

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Reporting through 2026-07-15

Tournament journey

  1. Group stage
    Germany 7–1 Curaçao

    Win

  2. Group stage
    Germany 2–1 Ivory Coast

    Win

  3. Group stage
    Germany 1–2 Ecuador

    Loss

  4. Round of 32
    Germany 1–1 Paraguay

    Loss · 3–4 penalties

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