Press reviews: 'Germany is no longer Germany' after World Cup exit

Germany's unexpected elimination from the World Cup has drawn sharp reactions from international media, with many outlets lamenting the team's performance and signaling a potential decline for German football. The British "Times" noted that "the Germans are devastated," while Spanish publications like "Marca" declared, "Germany is no longer Germany."

"Marca" pointed to Germany's consecutive failures in major tournaments, calling their group stage exit an "unprecedented feat." The paper highlighted Paraguay's 3-4 penalty shootout victory, emphasizing that Germany, historically infallible in shootouts, lost this crucial discipline. "As" celebrated Paraguay's "miracle" and "heroic feat," even as they acknowledged Germany's possession advantage, noting the team "seemed uninspired." "Mundo Deportivo" simply called it "the first surprise of this World Cup."

Beyond the immediate disappointment, German media is already questioning the future of national coach Julian Nagelsmann. "The Telegraph" speculated on whether Nagelsmann would keep his job, even referencing former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, who was reportedly covering the tournament for German television, as a possible successor.

Meanwhile, Paraguayan media hailed the victory as a historic achievement. "As" described the win as a "miracle" achieved after "heroic 120 minutes." Orlando Gill was singled out as the hero of the match, the team, and the generation. The "Guardian" also praised Paraguay's "flawless" tournament run, calling it "one of the greatest moments in the country's history."