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The Independent UK
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Kieran Jackson

Germany ‘forgot to fight’ in shock World Cup defeat to Paraguay, says former international

Germany were knocked out of the World Cup by Paraguay - (PA)

Former international Thomas Hitzlsperger believes Germany “forgot to fight” off the ball in their shock defeat to Paraguay at the World Cup 2026.

Competing in their first knockout match since winning the World Cup in 2014, Germany were taken to a shootout but only after controversially being denied a goal in extra-time as Jonathan Tah’s header was ruled out following a VAR review.

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