- Jun 30
Germany crashes out of World Cup on penalties for the first time, Paraguay advances to round of 16
Paraguay eliminated Germany 4-3 on penalties in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup in Foxborough, inflicting the four-time champion's first-ever shootout defeat at a World Cup. The South Americans rallied after a 1-1 draw through extra time, sparking scathing criticism of the German team and coach Julian Nagelsmann.
- Jun 29
Brazil, Germany and Netherlands enter World Cup knockout stage as first-ever round of 32 begins
Three matches on Monday open the first-ever World Cup round of 32, with Brazil facing Japan, Germany taking on Paraguay, and Netherlands clashing with Morocco.
- Jun 27
Germany braces for physical Paraguay test in World Cup last 16 after Ecuador wake-up call
A 1–2 loss to Ecuador exposed Germany's lack of physicality, and manager Julian Nagelsmann admits he cannot fix that before Monday's last-16 tie against a defensively solid Paraguay side in Foxborough.
- Jun 21
Undav's stoppage-time winner completes Germany's comeback against Ivory Coast in World Cup thriller
Deniz Undav came off the bench to score twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto to reach the 2026 World Cup knockout phase.
- Jun 14
Germany routs World Cup debutants Curaçao 7-1 in Houston opener
Germany powered past World Cup newcomers Curaçao with a 7-1 victory in Houston, led by two goals from Kai Havertz.
- Jun 14
Curaçao scores historic first World Cup goal with 1-1 equaliser against Germany
In their World Cup debut on Sunday, Curaçao struck back against Germany through Livano Comenencia's powerful finish, levelling the Group E opener at 1-1 and delivering the nation's first goal on football's biggest stage.
- Jun 14
World Cup 2026: Germany faces Curaçao debut, Netherlands and Japan clash in Group F showdown
Germany begins its World Cup 2026 campaign against first-timers Curaçao, while the Netherlands faces Japan in a crucial Group F match later on June 14.
- Jun 13
Germany meets Curacao, the smallest World Cup nation, in Group E opener
Dick Advocaat’s Caribbean minnows, nicknamed the Blue Wave, will try to shock the DFB-Elf in Houston on Sunday evening.
- Jun 11
World Cup 2026 kicks off in North America: Adidas leads kit count, Nike eyes billion-euro sales, and Trump looms over the politics
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with sportswear giants Adidas, Nike, and Puma competing for dominance in kit sales and visibility, while the political backdrop of a Trump-hosted tournament raises questions for teams and sponsors.
- May 31
Germany Crushes Finland 4-0 in Final Home Test Before World Cup, Undav Stars with Brace
Germany delivered a convincing 4-0 victory over Finland in their last test match on home soil, with Deniz Undav scoring twice before a brief injury scare ahead of the flight to the World Cup in the USA.
