Germany exit the match against Paraguay after losing on penalties, following a VAR decision that rules out a goal they believed should have stood. Multiple commentators and former players argue the ruling is incorrect, describing it as a “joke” and “terrible” in reaction to the disallowed effort. The dispute centers on a call made by video assistant referees that prevents Germany from taking what they consider a decisive advantage before the contest moves to a penalty shootout.
As the match is decided, Germany are unable to overturn the outcome despite the disagreement over the earlier VAR intervention. The coverage includes reactions from high-profile football figures, including analysis and commentary that Germany were “hard done by” because the disallowed goal could have changed the result. Despite differing opinions in the public debate about the refereeing, all accounts treat the VAR decision as the key turning point immediately preceding Germany’s defeat on penalties to Paraguay.
