FIFA Explains World Cup Ruling that Led to Controversial Disallowed Germany Goal
Pierluigi Collina said officials were told to punish obstruction of goalkeepers, and Germany lost on penalties after Jonathan Tah’s goal was ruled out.
- On Monday, June 29, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass., a video review disallowed a potential game-winning goal by Germany defender Jonathan Tah during the World Cup round of 32 match against Paraguay.
- Officials ruled out the goal after identifying a foul on Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill; replays showed Germany's Waldemar Anton pushing Gill to the ground with minimal contact.
- FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina explained Tuesday that officials were instructed to penalize players who deliberately obstruct goalkeepers, stating referees should "carefully analyze the incident and intervene."
- Germany subsequently lost the round of 32 match in a penalty shootout, with Tah firing a decisive spot kick over the bar and ending Germany's World Cup campaign.
- Broader rule innovations including time limits on goal kicks and substitutions have been "very effective," Collina said, as FIFA implements stricter regulations to enhance World Cup fairness.
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