Jamal Musiala says Ecuador was hungrier than Germany in World Cup loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Jamal Musiala and teammates criticized Germany’s intensity following a 2-1 loss to Ecuador on June 25, 2026, in New York/New Jersey. Musiala noted that Ecuador exhibited greater hunger and aggression during the match. German head coach Julian Nagelsmann disagreed, arguing his team wanted to win just as much. The defeat raises concerns about Germany’s preparedness ahead of the knockout stages of the tournament.
- •Match held at New York/New Jersey Stadium on June 25, 2026
- •Ecuador won 2-1 against Germany
- •Musiala emphasized Ecuador's higher intensity
- •Nagelsmann disagrees with perceived lack of effort
- •Focus shifts to Germany's next match in the knockout stages
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Jamal Musiala echoes sentiment — Ecuador was hungrier than Germany for a victory
"The FC Bayern star did not see the necessary hunger from Germany.
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