# Germany Sets Up France Decider for Group B Title at FIP Senior World Cup

> Germany's women edged Paraguay 3-2 on day two in Buenos Aires and will face France on Wednesday with a quarterfinal spot on the line.

Published: 2026-09-16T19:41:45.183Z
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Germany's women beat Paraguay 3-2 in a tight tie on day two of the FIP Senior World Cup in Buenos Aires, setting up a Group B decider against France that will decide who advances to the quarterfinals.

## A tie that went the distance
The tie between Germany and Paraguay came down to the final match. Tiedjen and Kruse got past Madelaire and Calderini to seal the 3-2 win for Germany. That result sets up a winner-take-group clash against France on Wednesday, September 16, the last day of group play in the women's draw.

## Only the group winner moves on
Wednesday closes the group stage across all five age divisions, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+ and 60+. Group winners take the eight spots in the women's quarterfinal draw. Everyone else, including whichever of Germany or France finishes second in Group B, drops into a separate bracket that plays out the final standings from 9th through 26th.

## Mexico, Portugal and the host nation also win
Elsewhere on day two, Mexico beat Switzerland 4-1 and Portugal beat Japan 4-1. Host nation Argentina swept Canada 5-0 to back up its opening-day win, and Brazil, Great Britain, Australia, Chile and the United States all posted 5-0 wins of their own. Defending champion Spain had a rest day and next faces Chile, with first place in Group A on the line.

The FIP Senior World Cup is being held in South America for the first time, split between Parque Roca and Lasaigues Padel Canning, and runs through September 19.

## FAQ
### When does the FIP Senior World Cup group stage finish?
Group play wraps up on Wednesday, September 16, with the tournament running through September 19 in Buenos Aires.

### What is at stake in the Germany vs France match?
The winner claims Group B and one of the eight quarterfinal spots in the women's draw. The loser drops into the bracket that decides places 9th through 26th instead.

## Sources
- [Day 2. Mexico, Germany and Australia win again. Today the decisive group-stage round](https://www.padelfip.com/2026/09/day-2-mexico-germany-and-australia-win-again-today-the-decisive-group-stage-round/) - Padel FIP
- [La FIP Senior World Cup afronta su jornada decisiva en Buenos Aires](https://www.elneverazo.com/la-fip-senior-world-cup-afronta-su-jornada-decisiva-en-buenos-aires/) - El Neverazo

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