Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRich AmofaTuesday 30 June 2026 00:06 BSTJonathan Tah thought he had given Germany the lead (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares)Jonathan Tah’s extra time goal for Germany against Paraguay was disallowed after a VAR check.With the score at 1-1, the defender rose highest to head home after a corner shortly before the extra time interval.However, after the celebrations, the players were informed the goal was being checked by VAR, which in turn advised referee Jalal Jayed to go to the monitor to check.After a review, defender Waldemar Anton was adjudged to have blocked goalkeeper Orlando Gill from challenging for the ball.BBC’s referee analyst Darren Cann appeared to disagree with the decision, saying there was “hardly anything” bullin the incident, while co-commentator Alan Shearer said the goal should have stood.In fullWhy was Germany’s extra-time goal against Paraguay disallowed after a VAR review?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in