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Thomas Müller, Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala after the game against Costa Rica
Photo: MOLLY DARLINGTON / REUTERS
As in 2018, the German national soccer team fails after the group stage of the World Cup. There was a 4-2 win against Costa Rica, but it was useless as Spain lost to Japan. The international media reactions.
England
»The Athletic«:
»A sovereign victory is no consolation for another dark day in the history of German football.«
»Sun«:
»See Ger Later – Heartbreak for the Germans as they were eliminated AGAIN in the group stage after a controversial Japan win.«
Daily Mail:
You think it's over...but it's NOT!
Germany's hearts break as they are knocked out of the World Cup after Japan's goal against Spain was given - the ball stayed minimal in play."
Italy
»Gazzetta dello Sport«:
»Germany at home, betrayed by Spain.
But the Germans have only themselves to blame, because the knockout against Japan in their World Cup debut cost them their long-term end.
Flick's national team beat Costa Rica 4-2 in a pretty crazy match, but it was a very bitter success."
France
»L'Equipe«:
»Germany is experiencing another nightmare evening at the World Cup.
After the kick-off, it was no longer in control of its fate.«
»Le Monde«:
»An earthquake shakes the planet football.
As in 2018, Germany fails in the preliminary round of the World Cup.«
»Le Figaro«:
»Japan puts Germany on the plane home.
The final whistle shatters the last hope.«
Spain
"As":
"Thank you, Señor Havertz.
The goals of the German striker got us into the round of 16.«
»Marca«:
»Gracias, Alemania!
Thank you, Havertz!«
Switzerland
"Blick":
"For the second time in a row - Germany fails sensationally in the group phase."
Austria
»Standard«:
»Germany has done its duty, Germany can go.
Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in an entertaining match but fell victim to Japan's 2-1 win over Spain to finish third in the group stage."
»Kurier«:
»Anyone who didn't have a raised pulse in this final in group E really can't be disturbed.
Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in a dramatic game and still have to go home.«
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