Morocco's win over Netherlands not a shock, unlike German media's reaction

The article critiques the reactions of German and Dutch media following their national football teams' World Cup defeats, particularly Germany's loss to Paraguay and the Netherlands' loss to Morocco. It suggests that the nationality of the press does not shield them from criticism when their reporting loses objectivity.

German media outlets are portrayed as overstating the significance of the team's early exit. The article questions the narrative of a "historical shock" and "painful moment" for German football, pointing out that Germany also exited in the group stage in 2018 and 2022. It implies that the current team's performance, even after advancing past the 2026 group stage, is not as unprecedentedly disastrous as some media suggest.

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Germany is no longer Germany... this early exit from the World Cup is a historical shock and the most painful moment for German football and a turning point that confirms the team's lack of German character.

Similarly, Dutch media are described as calling their loss to Morocco one of the "harshest nights" for Dutch football. The article contrasts this with the fact that Morocco, the fourth-place finisher in the previous World Cup, had already defeated strong teams like Belgium, Spain, and Portugal. Morocco's victory over the Netherlands in 2026 is therefore presented not as a shocking upset but as a logical outcome given their demonstrated capabilities.

The piece highlights the differing levels of celebration following these matches. Paraguay's victory over Germany sparked immense joy, leading to a national holiday declared by President Santiago Peña. In contrast, while Moroccans were proud of their win against the Netherlands, the focus quickly shifted to the next match. This difference is attributed to Paraguay needing time to believe its victory, while Morocco, having established itself among the elite, maintained its focus.

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The harshest nights for Dutch football.