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Kimmich and Musiala reflect on Germany's defeat to Ecuador

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:13 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Kimmich and Musiala reflect on Germany's defeat to Ecuador

Summary

Germany's Group E campaign ended in defeat to Ecuador on June 25 in New Jersey. Team captain Joshua Kimmich expressed frustration with the team's performance, acknowledging that they started well but faltered by giving away possession. Both Deniz Undav and Jamal Musiala also noted Ecuador's intensity, stating that the opponents showed greater desire to win. With the loss deemed "deserved" by Kimmich, the team now prepares for upcoming crucial matches in the Round of 32.

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By the Numbers

•Germany loses to Ecuador in Group E match on June 25.
•Kimmich cites possession errors as a key issue.
•Musiala highlights Ecuador's superior hunger for victory.
•Germany faces critical upcoming matches in the Round of 32.

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11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Kimmich, Musiala and Undav react to "deserved" defeat against Ecuador

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Germany's Group E campaign ended in defeat to Ecuador tonight – much to the frustration of team captain Joshua Kimmich.“We started the game well, but then gave the ball away too often and made the...
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