Yahoo Sports reports: Germany have their back against the wall as they enter the World Cup last 32 match against Paraguay, but German Football Federation DFB managing director Andreas Rettig faces a similar reaction than in the qualifying campaign. Germany lost their opening qualifier 2-0 in Slovakia, and, needing a win in the reverse fixture to avoid the play-offs, they responded in style with a 6-0 triumph.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 27, 2026 11:28 AM
Germany general manager: 'Up against the wall" against Paraguay
Germany have their back against the wall as they enter the World Cup last 32 match against Paraguay, but German Football Federation DFB managing director Andreas Rettig faces a similar reaction than in the qualifying campaign. Germany lost their opening qualifier 2-0 in Slovakia, and, needing a win in the reverse fixture to avoid the play-offs, they responded in style with a 6-0 triumph.
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