Germany and Paraguay are level in their 2026 World Cup knockout match. Julian Nagelsmann's side topped their group after opening with two wins but suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat against Ecuador in their previous outing.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has predicted a successful future for Germany provided it stays on its reform course. "Germany's best years are not behind us: If we get it right, we have some very good

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition partners have introduced a reform package to revive Germany’s sluggish economy.

When senior members of Germany’s AfD were seen at a secretive “remigration” summit in November 2023, there was a national outcry.

Mainz head of sport Christian Heidel, the man who first gave Jürgen Klopp a coaching role, believes his long-time friend is "made" for the job of Germany boss. Klopp wants the position and is due to hold talks with the German Football Federation (DFB) this week to wrap up an agreement.

Paraguay pulled off the shock of the tournament so far, and Brazil and Morocco booked their places in the Round of 16 after knockout round wins on Monday.

German workers will have to report to a doctor in person to get a sick note on the first day they are ill, under strict proposals from Friedrich Merz.