New Delhi, June 30 -- A Video Assistant Referee (VAR) controversy headlined Germany's round of 32 exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Germany was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup following a 4-3 loss to Paraguay on penalties, after the scores were level 1-1 after extra time.

However, Germany could have made it 2-1 in extra time had Jonathan Tah's goal in the 102nd minute been allowed. Nathaniel Brown launched a corner kick, and Jonathan Tah, who was inside the box, unleashed a looping header to slot the ball into the back of the net.

However, it didn't count because the referee ruled that German defender Waldemar Anton had illegally obstructed and fouled Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill during the build-up.

Replays showed that Anton ha...