Joshua Kimmich expresses heartbreak after Germany's World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Joshua Kimmich expressed his deep disappointment following Germany's exit from the World Cup after losing to Paraguay. The captain of the team shared his feelings in an emotional Instagram post, reflecting on the team's past failures in the tournament. Kimmich stated he feels 'empty' but emphasized his commitment to continue representing the national team. He acknowledged the team's initial ambitions and the support from fans, indicating they wished to deliver better results.
- •Germany was eliminated from the World Cup by Paraguay.
- •Kimmich shared his emotional response on Instagram.
- •This exit follows previous disappointments in 2018 and 2022.
- •Kimmich is not considering retirement from international play.
- •He aims to regain clarity before moving forward.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — “It destroys me” – Joshua Kimmich posts emotional statement after Germany's World Cup exit
"A few days after Germany crashed out of the World Cup against Paraguay, captain Joshua Kimmich has posted an emotional statement reacting to the disappointment.After being part of the Germany sides th...
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