Germany's World Cup Exit: Chancellor Faces Criticism

Germany lost in the World Cup's round of 32.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the team 'thrilled our country' after their exit, which caused controversy.

Germany was surprised by Paraguay in the round of 32, losing on penalties. This was their first World Cup knockout game in 12 years, showing how far they have fallen.

The Germans fell behind but Kai Havertz scored to equalize. However, they lost the penalty shootout when Jonathan Tah missed.

Chancellor Merz said he was 'proud' of the players and tweeted, 'What a game! You have thrilled our country with your commitment and team spirit.'

The media in Germany did not like Merz's comments. A big newspaper said he did not understand how people felt and called the World Cup performance a 'disaster'.

The editor of a newspaper wrote, 'I am not proud, I am angry and disappointed. Our children only know Germany as a loser. German football is living off its past.'

Another newspaper said, 'Germany isn't Germany anymore' after their latest big tournament failure.

Chancellor Merz made a strange statement after Germany's loss.

Germany's exit led to calls for the coach, Julian Nagelsmann, to be replaced. He has not done well in big tournaments, and another coach, Jurgen Klopp, might take his job.

Nagelsmann said he would stay if his bosses wanted him to, but admitted Germany is not a top team anymore. He said, 'We are not part of the first-class teams anymore. I am disappointed.'

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