Kimmich reflects on Germany's early World Cup exit to Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Germany's World Cup campaign ended with a defeat against Paraguay in the last-32 stage. Captain Joshua Kimmich expressed his disappointment, reflecting on the team’s failure to win against a perceived weaker opponent. He acknowledged the emotional toll of the loss and stated the team must take responsibility for their performance. Kimmich, who scored a penalty during the match, emphasized the need for passionate play to regain national pride.
- •Germany eliminated from World Cup after 4-3 shootout loss to Paraguay
- •Kimmich apologizes to fans for the team's performance
- •Captain Kimmich acknowledges collective responsibility
- •Kimmich scored a penalty but could not secure victory
- •Germany's recent World Cup history raises concerns about future success
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Kimmich: Germany's early World Cup elimination is 'killing me'
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — 'We messed up:' Germany's Kimmich takes stock after shocking WC exit
"Once again, Joshua Kimmich found himself in the bowels of a World Cup stadium, expected to explain the inexplicable. For the German captain, his third World Cup ended in another disaster when his side was dealt a last-32 defeat by Paraguay - and yet, Kimmich appeared more composed compared to four years ago in Qatar.
"Germany captain Joshua Kimmich is still deeply frustrated by his nation's elimination from the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Germany were sent home much earlier than planned again after a 4-3 defeat on penalties to Paraguay on Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:34 AMKimmich: Germany's early World Cup elimination is 'killing me'
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich is still deeply frustrated by his nation's elimination from the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Germany were sent home much earlier than planned again after a 4-3 defeat on penalties to Paraguay on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 1:12 PM'We messed up:' Germany's Kimmich takes stock after shocking WC exit
Once again, Joshua Kimmich found himself in the bowels of a World Cup stadium, expected to explain the inexplicable. For the German captain, his third World Cup ended in another disaster when his side was dealt a last-32 defeat by Paraguay - and yet, Kimmich appeared more composed compared to four years ago in Qatar.
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