First World Cup KO game at last for Kimmich amid position debate

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Germany captain Joshua Kimmich will play his first World Cup knockout match in his 114th international appearance, ending a streak of group stage exits in the last two tournaments. The team faces Paraguay in the round of 32, reigniting debate over Kimmich's playing position between right back and midfield.

A right back or midfield debate has started again around Germany captain Joshua Kimmich who will finally play a World Cup knock-out match in his 114th cap on Monday. Kimmich, 31, was part of the team that went out in the group stage in 2018 and 2022 but now Germany have advanced and will face Paraguay in the last 32.