Germany eliminated from World Cup after controversial VAR call against Paraguay

Germany Paraguay VAR controversy World Cup round of 16

Germany's round‑of‑16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay ended 1‑1 after extra time. A goal scored by Jonathan Tah in the 102nd minute was ruled out after a VAR review, with officials saying a defender impeded goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The decision led to a penalty shoot‑out, which Paraguay won 4‑3 to advance.

Former coaches and players, including Julian Nagelsmann, Darren Cann, Alan Shearer and Jürgen Klopp, publicly condemned the VAR intervention as a mistake that cost Germany a place in the quarter‑finals. The VAR review was conducted by a team that included Nicaraguan official Tatiana Guzman, raising questions about the selection of referees for such high‑profile matches. UEFA has previously acknowledged similar errors in Germany's Euro 2024 quarter‑final loss to Spain, and the controversy is expected to prompt further scrutiny from FIFA and its VAR protocols.

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