Waiting for 12 years

Germans are hoping: Will a World Cup nightmare streak end today?

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29.06.2026 21:05

Germany’s World Cup nightmare continues against Paraguay! In the Round of 16 match against Paraguay (follow the live updates here), national team coach Julian Nagelsmann’s squad conceded a goal before halftime. Since their triumph in the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina, the DFB squad has not played a single World Cup match without conceding a goal. 

Following the loss in the final group stage match against Ecuador (1–2), concerns among many DFB fans and experts have grown once again. Many had already feared a humiliating round of 16 exit against Paraguay. The critics felt vindicated when Julio Enciso put the South Americans ahead in the 42nd minute.

No clean sheet again
This continues an inglorious streak: Since the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina (1–0 in extra time), the DFB team has failed to keep a clean sheet in any of its subsequent ten World Cup matches and has always conceded at least one goal. 

DFB Record Since the 2014 World Cup Final

2018

  • Germany – Mexico 0–1
  • Germany – Sweden 2–1
  • Germany – South Korea 0–2

2022

  • Germany – Japan 1–2
  • Germany – Spain 1–1
  • Germany – Costa Rica 4–2

2026

  • Germany – Curaçao 7–1
  • Germany – Ivory Coast 2–1
  • Germany – Ecuador 1–2
  • Germany – Paraguay 1–1 (OT) (3–4 on penalty kicks)

It was particularly bitter for goalkeeper Manuel Neuer: He started all ten games! After the second-half restart, Kai Havertz scored the equalizer (52'). But then came the bitter World Cup exit in the penalty shootout. And with that, it’s clear that this nightmare streak will continue for at least another four years.

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