Germany, Italy, Spain struggle in World Cup knockout matches since titles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 10:36 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Germany, Italy, and Spain have not won a World Cup knockout match since their last title victories. Germany, champions in 2014, has faced two group-stage eliminations and a recent defeat to Paraguay in 2026. Spain, with its sole title from 2010, has exited in the group stage and round of 16 in subsequent tournaments. Italy, winners in 2006, has failed to qualify for three consecutive World Cups since 2014 and did not progress in 2026. Spain's next opportunity comes against Austria on Thursday.
- •Germany eliminated in group stages twice since 2014
- •Spain's knockout exits include penalties in 2018 and 2022
- •Italy missed three World Cups after 2006 title
- •Spain to face Austria on Thursday for knockout chances
- •No knockout wins for these teams since last titles
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"Together, they have nine titles. But beyond the trophies, what do the mighty Germany, Spain, and Italy have in common?None of the three national teams has won a World Cup knockout match since the last...
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