The end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'
Germany's national football team suffered a surprise elimination from the World Cup after losing a penalty shootout to Paraguay in the last 32. This defeat marks a significant decline for the historically successful German side, which has struggled to progress in major tournaments since 2014.
Why it matters
The loss represents a major upset in international football and highlights the ongoing performance crisis for the German national team.
Figure caption, Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach last 16
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