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
- 1:12 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.
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