Germany enters the knockout phase of the WM 2026 on Monday evening. This article provides details on which channels will broadcast the Round of 16 match against Paraguay live on TV and via livestream.
Monday, June 29th, marks a crucial day for the German national team under coach Julian Nagelsmann. At 10:30 PM German time, in Boston, USA, Germany will face Paraguay in the WM 2026 Round of 16. The DFB team is considered the clear favorite against the South American side, which secured its place in the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.
SPOX has compiled all the essential information regarding the live broadcast of Germany vs. Paraguay today, including where to watch the DFB’s Round of 16 match on free-to-air television.
Live Broadcast Options for Germany vs. Paraguay Today
You have the opportunity to watch Germany’s Round of 16 match against Paraguay live on two channels today. MagentaTV, which is broadcasting all 104 WM games, will feature the first knockout duel of Nagelsmann’s squad in WM 2026 live on pay-TV. Additionally, Germany’s Round of 16 match can be watched live on free-to-air television via ZDF. ZDF and ARD are alternating their free-to-air broadcasts for WM 2026, and this time, it’s ZDF’s turn for the Germany vs. Paraguay match.
Further details about the respective broadcasts are provided in the following sections. Here is a concise overview of the live TV and livestream coverage for Germany vs. Paraguay today:
| Match | Germany vs. Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Competition | WM 2026, Round of 16 |
| Date | Monday, June 29, 2026 |
| Kick-off (German time) | 10:30 PM |
| Live Free-to-Air TV Broadcast | ZDF / sportstudio.de / ZDF Mediathek |
| Live Pay-TV Broadcast | MagentaTV |
Free-to-Air TV Coverage on ZDF
The WM evening on ZDF begins on Monday at 6 PM with pre-match coverage for the Round of 16 tie between Brazil and Japan, which kicks off at 7 PM and will also be shown on ZDF, in addition to MagentaTV. The ZDF studio, hosted by Katrin Müller-Hohenstein and featuring expert commentators Per Mertesacker, Christoph Kramer, Friederike Kromp, and Christian Streich, will also touch upon the DFB team’s upcoming match from 6 PM. The dedicated pre-match coverage for the German game will commence once the Brazil vs. Japan match concludes, likely around 9 PM if there’s no extra time.
In addition to the free-to-air broadcast, ZDF will provide a free livestream of Germany vs. Paraguay, accessible via sportstudio.de or the ZDF Mediathek. Oliver Schmidt will be the commentator for the German Round of 16 match on ZDF.
Germany vs. Paraguay Live Today: ZDF Free-to-Air Broadcast Details
- Broadcast Start: 6 PM with mixed pre-match reports for Germany vs. Paraguay and Brazil vs. Japan (match start 7 PM)
- Match Kick-off: 10:30 PM
- Host: Katrin Müller-Hohenstein
- Experts: Per Mertesacker, Christoph Kramer, Friederike Kromp, Christian Streich
- Commentator: Oliver Schmidt
Coverage on MagentaTV
MagentaTV’s special WM evening also begins at 6 PM. The pay-TV channel will initially divide its coverage between previewing the 7 PM match between Brazil and Japan and the build-up to the later Germany vs. Paraguay game, which starts at 10:30 PM.
Once the Brazil vs. Japan match is over, the focus will immediately shift to Germany’s Round of 16 fixture. Expert commentary will be provided by Jürgen Klopp and Tabea Kemme, with Johannes B. Kerner as the host. Jan Henkel will handle the analyses, and former Bundesliga referee Patrick Ittrich will serve as the referee expert. Wolff Fuss will be the commentator for Germany vs. Paraguay from kick-off.
To access MagentaTV, you need a subscription. The MagentaTV Flex tariff costs eleven Euros per month and can be canceled monthly. With a subscription, you can watch all WM 2026 games live. MagentaTV exclusively broadcasts 44 matches of the tournament.
Football Live Today, Germany vs. Paraguay in WM 2026: MagentaTV Broadcast Details
| Broadcast Start | 18:00 (Mixed pre-match reports for DFB and Brazil vs. Japan) |
|---|---|
| Experts | Jürgen Klopp, Tabea Kemme |
| Referee Expert | Patrick Ittrich |
| Match Kick-off | 10:30 PM |
| Commentator | Wolff Fuss |
SPOX Live Ticker
For those unable to watch Germany vs. Paraguay live on TV or streaming, the SPOX live ticker will provide all the crucial information from the DFB team’s WM Round of 16 match. You won’t miss any key moments and will stay up-to-date with the game’s progress. After the match, SPOX will also feature individual player ratings for all German players.
Starting Lineups
Germany Lineup: Neuer – Kimmich, Tah, Rüdiger, Brown – Nmecha, Pavlovic – Sane, Undav, Wirtz – Havertz
Paraguay Lineup: Gill – Caceres, G. Gomez, Canale, Alonso – Bobadilla, Galarza, Cubas, Almiron – Enciso, Avalos
Germany’s Potential Path to the WM Final
| Round | Date | Kick-off (German time) | Venue | Opponent / Potential Opponents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | Monday, June 29 | 10:30 PM | Boston (USA) | Paraguay |
| Quarter-finals | Saturday, July 4 | 11:00 PM | Philadelphia (USA) | France or Sweden |
| Quarter-finals | Thursday, July 9 | 10:00 PM | Boston (USA) | Netherlands, Morocco, Canada, or South Africa |
| Semi-finals | Tuesday, July 14 | 9:00 PM | Dallas (USA) | incl. Spain, Portugal, Belgium, or USA |
| Final | Sunday, July 19 | 9:00 PM | New York/New Jersey (USA) | incl. England, Argentina, or Brazil |