Klopp criticizes VAR as Paraguay eliminate Germany on penalties at World Cup 2026

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Berlin: Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, while speaking to German broadcaster Magenta TV, questioned the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decision that ruled out Jonathan Tah's extra-time goal during Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay.Major Upset! Paraguay Stun Germany On Penalties To Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 Speaking to MagentaTV after Germany's elimination, Klopp criticised the VAR decision and took a dig at reigning Premier League champions Arsenal, suggesting that if Tah's goal was illegal, many of Arsenal's set-piece goals would also have been ruled out.️| Jurgen Klopp to MagentaTV on Jonathan Tah's disallowed goal. "If the goal is illegal, then Arsenal won't be English champions. They've scored 60 percent of their goals that way." pic.twitter.com/QCfQsIx0Bn— Goals Side (@goalsside) June 30, 2026 "If the goal is illegal, then Arsenal won't be English champions. They've scored 60 per cent of their goals that way," Klopp told MagentaTV.Germany thought they had secured a place in the Round of 16 when Tah headed home from a corner in the 101st minute of extra time. However, following a VAR review, referee Jalal Jayed disallowed the goal after ruling that Germany defender Waldemar Anton had impeded Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill in the build-up.both the referee and var officials should be ashamed for disallowing this jonathan tah goal for germany this world cup officiating has been very poor https://t.co/BGbEu3DjM7 pic.twitter.com/WR03Cg2JrB— wavy-utd (@wavycreator_) June 29, 2026 The defeat marked Germany's earliest exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026, while Paraguay progressed to the Round of 16 after a memorable night defined by VAR controversy, defensive resilience and clinical finishing from the penalty spot.It was also only their second defeat on penalties at a major international tournament, the first coming against Czechoslovakia in the 1976 UEFA European Championship final (5-3), as per OptaJoe.'We Have 5, Respect': Matheus Cunha Taunts Japan's Kento Shiogai After Brazil Knocks Out Japan In FIFA World Cup 2026 | VIDEO The result also ranks among the biggest knockout upsets in modern World Cup history. Germany entered the tournament ranked 10th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Paraguay were 41st, a gap of 31 places.Since 1994, only three World Cup knockout eliminations have featured a larger rankings disparity: Spain's defeat to Russia in 2018 (60 places), Italy's loss to South Korea in 2002 (34 places), and Spain's quarter-final exit to South Korea in 2002 (32 places). (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Jurgen Klopp was stunned a late Germany goal was ruled out (Picture: Getty Images) Germany controversially had a goal ruled out before their shock World Cup exit at the hands of Paraguay, but Jurgen Klopp feels the disallowed effort was like most of Arsenal’s goals. In a stunning upset in the last 32 of the World Cup Paraguay beat Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Boston. Julio Enciso put the underdogs ahead shortly before half time, with Kai Havertz equalising on 54 minutes. The South American side defended stoutly, but Germany were poor and failed to create many good chances over the piece. Don't miss a World Cup moment England updates, match previews and exclusive analysis. Get it all in our daily World Cup newsletter. Sign up. However, they did create a good chance in extra time and converted it as Jonathan Tah headed in what looked like it could have been the winner. However, after a VAR intervention, the referee ruled it out, with Waldemar Anton adjudged to have fouled goalkeeper Orlando Gill. There was certainly contact between the players but Gill looked to go down very easily in a crowded penalty area. It seemed very harsh and Klopp certainly thought so, saying that 60 per cent of Arsenal’s goals are scored in the same manner. NO GOAL ❌🇩🇪Jonathan Tah thought he'd given Germany the lead but after a VAR review it's ruled out for a foul on the goalkeeper!Do you agree with the decision?#FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/SHbDV6GcVZ— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 29, 2026 ‘If the goal is illegal, then Arsenal won’t be English champions,’ Klopp told MagentaTV. ‘They’ve scored 60 percent of their goals that way. ‘We win the game when the ball goes in. So, of course, this is brutal.’ Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann was also surprised the goal was ruled out, saying on the BBC as VAR intervened: ‘This is soft in my opinion. But judging by what we’ve seen in the tournament so far, it wouldn’t surprise me if they do rule it out. ‘We’ve seen two or three goals ruled out for very small offences. This is hardly anything, it’s a small block on the goalkeeper, but for me it’s not enough but I suspect they will be ruling this out.’ Jonathan Tah thought he’d scored a huge goal (Picture: Getty Images) After the goal was chalked off there was great drama during the shootout, with Paraguay goalkeeper saving efforts from Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade. There then seemed to be a dramatic twist as Antonio Sanabria and Fabian Balbuena both missed to level things up at 3-3. Tah then was in the centre of things again as he blazed his effort over the bar and Jose Canale scored the winner. It was the first time Germany had lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup and Klopp was surprised his country could not find a way to win the game. ‘There are worse things than defeats in sports. But there was only one goal, one dream, and that has been shattered. It was dramatic,’ he said. ‘There are 500,000 ways to win a football match. You just have to find one.’ Paraguay progress and will play France or Sweden in the last 16. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source