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Germany vs Paraguay: Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 in Mexico City

Germany enters the Round of 16 with questions it didn't expect to have. A surprise 1-2 loss to Ecuador in the final group-stage matchday — the first time a world champion has ever lost to Ecuador at a World Cup — exposed defensive vulnerabilities that Paraguay will be very happy to test on Monday, June 29.

Match Context

Germany topped Group E but not without drama. The defeat to Ecuador in the closing match revealed a team that can be hurt by high pressing and quick transitions — and it opened up real debate about the coaching setup heading into the knockout stage. The German squad is individually talented, but the cracks are there.

Paraguay arrives in the Round of 16 having navigated their group quietly and efficiently. The Guaraní are a dangerous knockout-stage opponent: tactically disciplined, defensively organized, and dangerous on the counter. South American teams consistently punch above their weight in World Cup elimination rounds, and Paraguay is no exception to that rule.

Kickoff Details

Date June 29, 2026
Kickoff 15:30 (Mexico City time)
Venue AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Stage Round of 16

Where to Watch in Mexico City

The match is broadcast at the FIFA Fan Festival in the Centro Histórico district of Mexico City. The official FIFA fan zone is the central spot to watch every knockout game on a giant screen with fellow fans.

👉 See all broadcast venues in CDMX

The FIFA Fan Festival in the Historic Center is open for every World Cup match. Arrive before kick-off to secure your spot for the 3:30 PM broadcast.

Why Watch at a Fan Zone?

Knockout football demands a crowd. The tension of an elimination game — a team with something to prove against a team with nothing to lose — is best experienced surrounded by other fans. Fan zones deliver that atmosphere in full.

Check real-time occupancy at each venue and find the best spot for you at fanzones.io.


Match data provided by the Fanzones editorial team. Listed venues have declared their broadcast on fanzones.io.

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