Kimmich opens up about Germany's elimination from the World Cup: "Deserved"
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich criticized the team's performance at the 2026 World Cup. In a review after the elimination to Paraguay, he analyzed the four games and pointed out the team's difficulties.
"It's a bad feeling, not good at all. We didn't play at a high level against any opponent. In three games, we had great difficulties that are not world class. That's the fact", he said.
"We were eliminated in a completely deserved way", he added.
Germany out of the World Cup
Germany's fall was confirmed in a thrilling penalty shootout, after a 1-1 draw in normal time. Paraguay won 4-3 on kicks, at the Gillette Stadium, in Boston, in the United States, guaranteeing their place in the round of 16 of the World Cup.
Julio Enciso opened the scoring for Paraguay in the 41st minute of the first half. Germany equalized in the second half, with a goal from Kai Havertz.
Despite the defeat, Germany dominated possession, with 65%. However, the Paraguayan defensive system proved to be efficient, neutralizing the opponent's attacks. Goalkeeper Orlando Gill was the highlight of the match, with crucial performances in regulation time and two decisive saves on penalties.
German newspapers speak of a "nightmare"
Germany was eliminated by Paraguay in the round of 16 phase of the 2026 World Cup, and the indigestible result was treated as an embarrassment by the country's press.
Bild, one of the main German outlets, called the performance during the 1-1 draw in normal time "truly terrible for a large part of the game". "Slow. Boring. Apathetic. Another nightmare for German football", analyzed the newspaper.
Germany was eliminated by Paraguay in the round of 16 phase of the 2026 World Cup, and the indigestible result was treated as an embarrassment by the country's press.
Bild, one of the main German outlets, called the performance during the 1-1 draw in normal time "truly terrible for a large part of the game". "Slow. Boring. Apathetic. Another nightmare for German football", analyzed the newspaper.
Next steps
Paraguay will face the winner of the duel between France and Sweden in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The clash between Europeans takes place this Tuesday (30), at 6pm (Brasília time), at the MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, in the United States.
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Source: CNN