Germany are through to the World Cup knockout stages but all was not well during their final group match

Frühe Führung, später Rückschlag: Deutschland verliert zum Abschluss der Gruppenphase 1:2 gegen Ecuador. Der Gruppensieg bleibt, die Leistung aber wirft Fragen auf.

Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.

Analysing the major talking points from the Group E clash in New York New Jersey

Dejection painted the faces of the Germany national team when the final whistle sounded on Friday.

Germany was outplayed and deservedly dropped its final group stage clash.

Julian Nagelsmann’s side possesses plenty of talent, but a mismatch of personnel and a lack of chemistry suggests this Germany team won’t have enough to challenge for the World Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 25 : Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday was stoic after his team lost their final match of the World Cup group stage to Ecuador,…

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side, who had already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup, had committed "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to win…

Zum Ende der Vorrunde verliert Deutschland gegen Ecuador, das mit seinem Eifer die Fußballwelt begeistert. Für Deutschland hingegen sei die Niederlage ein »Denkzettel« – die…

Germany are through to the World Cup knockout stages but all was not well during their final group match