June 29, 2026, 2:58 pm | Read time: 3 minutes

Germany vs. Paraguay–who advances to the round of 16?

For the World Cup oracle by the Tony Petfluencer Agency in collaboration with Animonda, both bowls were again filled with the same treats. Ideally, this sets the stage for an objective decision. Ideally. As with previous oracles, it quickly became clear: Our editorial animals have minds of their own.

Hector chooses Germany without hesitation this time

Labrador Hector previously cast a bad omen at the last oracle. Before the match against Ecuador, he was the only one to clearly choose Germany. In the end, the German team did not win. However, Hector was not deterred this time. Without hesitation, he headed straight for the Germany bowl, making it unmistakably clear who he believes will advance to the round of 16.

Elvis remains loyal to Germany

Australian Shepherd Elvis was much more decisive than before. In the last oracle, he could hardly decide and tried several bowls. Before the latest prediction against Paraguay, there was no sign of that. Elvis marched directly to the Germany bowl. No second tasting, no second opinion–a clear vote for the German team.

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Yumi chooses Germany–albeit cautiously

Pomeranian Yumi initially made it suspenseful. She approached the Germany bowl much more cautiously than her two canine colleagues but ultimately also chose the black-red-gold. This puts Germany clearly ahead for the moment. But the final say was with the cats.

Nairobi believes in Paraguay

Cat Nairobi finally made the first prediction in favor of Paraguay. She decisively chose the corresponding bowl, keeping the flag flying for the underdog. Since Yumi had already emptied the Germany bowl, she had no other choice. Does that count as a tactical foul?

Sweety is convinced by Nairobi

Cat Sweety also seemed initially undecided. While Nairobi had already taken a position behind the Paraguay bowl, Sweety stood in front and pondered for a moment. Finally, she also went for the Paraguay bowl.

Whether Nairobi persuaded her or Sweety simply followed the same intuition is unclear. What is certain is that the cats at least balance the result a bit.

The Petfluencer community clearly backs Germany

While the PETBOOK oracle ends in a tie this time, the swarm oracle of the Petfluencer community is much clearer. In the current edition of Tobi Langer’s “Sportwaus” or “Sportmiaus,” 72 animals predict Germany, with only nine for Paraguay. Thus, the vast majority of the animal community places its trust in the German national team.

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In the PETBOOK oracle, it’s not just Germany vs. Paraguay, but somehow also dog vs. cat. The three dogs send Germany to the round of 16, while the two cats bravely support the underdog. Who had the better instinct will be revealed at kickoff on June 29, 2026.