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Germany stars question Nagelsmann's views after Ecuador match defeat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:49 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Germany stars question Nagelsmann's views after Ecuador match defeat

Summary

Germany suffered a 1-2 defeat to Ecuador in their final group match, leading to significant disappointment within the team. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann defended his players, stating their commitment was not lacking and that Ecuador's victory was due to their increased risk-taking. In contrast, players Joshua Kimmich and Deniz Undav expressed that Ecuador appeared to want the win more and played with greater aggression. This disagreement among coaching staff and players follows ongoing scrutiny of Nagelsmann's leadership as the team prepares for upcoming World Cup challenges.

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By the Numbers

•Germany lost 1-2 to Ecuador in their final group match.
•Nagelsmann criticized the notion that players lacked commitment.
•Kimmich and Undav felt Ecuador showed greater desire to win.
•Nagelsmann's defense of players has drawn mixed reactions.
•The team faces scrutiny as they head into the World Cup.

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What they're saying

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After the 1–2 defeat against Ecuador in the final group match, there is great disappointment within the Germany team. At this point, people often start looking for the reasons behind a performance. ...
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