Back-to-back humiliations after never previously leaving the tournament so early. And only eight years after winning a fourth world title. The recriminations will linger, long after the wild night of football in the Gulf.
Which team is predicted to win the World Cup?Even more agonising for Germany was later watching inconclusive replays about whether the ball went out before Japan scored their winner.Veteran forward Thomas Müller said:"We haven't been able to live up to expectations at the tournaments in recent years, because as a team, I would say we don't really have specialists running around everywhere.
The parting shot was a 0-0 draw with Croatia but the damage was caused by losing to Morocco after opening with a win over Canada. Manager Roberto Martinez said:"We played thinking if we lose a game we could be out and that's what cost us." Belgium's Golden Generation - who finished third in 2018 - is now ageing. Just like Germany an overhaul will be needed.The recriminations will linger, long after the wild night of football in the Gulf.
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