Kimmich takes responsibility after Germany's World Cup exit
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Joshua Kimmich, captain of Germany, expressed his sense of responsibility following his team's disappointing performance in the World Cup. After being eliminated by Paraguay on penalties in the round of 32, marking the third consecutive World Cup exit, Kimmich emphasized the need to focus on the future. He acknowledged the emotional toll of this latest exit, especially in his new role as captain, and highlighted the importance of redefining the team's identity under new coach Jürgen Klopp. Germany will look to recover when they face the Netherlands in a Nations League match on Thursday.
- •Germany lost to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32.
- •Kimmich feels this elimination was the hardest due to his captaincy role.
- •New coach Jürgen Klopp takes over following the World Cup.
- •Germany's next match is against the Netherlands in the Nations League.
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Kimmich feels special sense of responsibility after World Cup debacle
"Germany captain Joshua Kimmich said that he feels a special sense of responsibility after a third consecutive disappointing World Cup. "Looking back, these three World Cup eliminations are part of my career.
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