'Terrible decision' - Germany have goal controversially disallowed by VAR

BBC Sport Monday 29 June 2026, 23:35 UTC 1 min read

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Germany's Jonathan Tah has an extra-time goal controversially disallowed by VAR for a foul by Waldemar Anton on Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill.

Germany (LOCATION) VAR Germany's (ORG) Jonathan Tah (PERSON) VAR (ORG) Waldemar Anton (PERSON) Paraguay (LOCATION) Orlando Gill (PERSON)

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