liveUpdated 2m agoFollow live updates as Group E winners Germany take on Paraguay in Boston for a place in the last 16.The Athletic Live TeamJune 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM EDTGermany are aiming to seal a place in the last 16 with a win today. Getty ImagesGermany vs Paraguay — LatestGermany and Paraguay begin their knockout campaigns at the 2026 World Cup when they meet today in Foxborough.Julian Nagelsmann's side topped their group after opening with two wins but suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat against Ecuador in their previous outing.Paraguay, meanwhile, had a win, a draw and a defeat in the groups to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. Kick-off: 4:30pm ETWatch: Fox, Fubo (try for free)Join the conversation on our Discuss tab or email live@theathletic.comHow did Germany get here? Getty ImagesGermany topped their group on goal difference but have not quite seemed at their imperious best thus far at the World Cup. Somewhat astonishingly, this is the first knockout stage they have reached since winning the World Cup back in 2014.They opened with a convincing 7-1 win over Curacao before going behind against Ivory Coast and eventually winning 2-1.However, Nagelsmann's side succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Ecuador in the final group game.Sign up to our World Cup Briefing The AthleticLate to the World Cup party and want an update of everything going on at the tournament dropped into your inbox every morning?Sign up here for The Athletic’s World Cup Briefing so that you don’t miss a thing.Today’s venue Getty ImagesWe’re at Gillette Stadium (known as Boston Stadium during the World Cup) for today’s round of 32 game, usually home to the NFL’s New England Patriots and the New England Revolution in MLS. It opened in 2002 and cost approximately $325 million, designed to host both American football and soccer games. This is the sixth of seven matches the stadium will host at the World Cup, with a quarter-final still to come on July 9. Subscribe to The Athletic The AthleticThere is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, along with Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing; plus we have golf, tennis and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch Germany vs Paraguay Getty ImagesOur live match coverage is a great way to get updates and analysis on today’s game as it unfolds, but you can also watch the action on these channels.U.S.: FoxUK: BBC/ITVCanada: TSNAustralia: SBSWhat time is kick-off? Getty ImagesToday’s game kicks off at 4:30pm ET, which is 1:30pm PT.In the UK, that’s 9:30pm BST. Welcome to our coverage of Germany vs Paraguay Getty ImagesHello, and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of Germany vs Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup. We’re into the round of 32, so it’s crunch time for the teams left in the competition. Germany topped their group but suffered a setback with a 2-1 defeat against Ecuador in their previous game. Paraguay, meanwhile, qualified as one of the best third-place teams after a win, a draw and a defeat in their group. A place in the last 16 awaits one of these teams, so let’s get started with the pre-match buildup and team news ahead of kick-off.