Germany trapped between past and future with team lost in identity malaise
Germany lost 2-1 to Ecuador in their final group game of the World Cup, despite previously winning their first two matches. Coach Julian Nagelsmann reacted defensively to questions about player motivation, while players Joshua Kimmich and Deniz Undav echoed a sense of disconnection within the team. German football struggles with nostalgia for past glories, complicating their current identity and performance.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 07:30 UTC
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