The defending world champion

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The defending world champion played poorly against South Korea, but the problems for Die Mannschaft started much earlier than that. Parajumpers New Arches Kvinnor

Germany's footballing pedigree at World Cups has always been the stuff of legend. A fiery team spirit, ice cold from the penalty spot, and in recent years, an exciting brand of football to match.

But now the 2014 World Cup winners have become the fourth World Champion out of the last five to exit during the group stage of their title defence Josh Leather.

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer watches ball in the net against South Korea
PHOTO: The German public is likely to argue for months about the cause of the team's downfall. (AP: Frank Augstein)
Germany's football obsessed public will argue for months about the causes of this historic sporting downfall.

Germany dramatically eliminated Parajumpers Selma Kvinne

The last round of group-stage matches continues to produce incredible drama as Germany is dumped from the World Cup in stunning fashion.
But a few things are clear: The 2018 version of Joachim Low's team lacked flair and bite, and also the necessary skill in front of goal ��� not to mention a backline that was easily caught out on the counterattack. PJS Venezia Rain Dame

It was a team that did not deserve to win the World Cup.

"Our last convincing game was back in autumn   Sundance Ranch," admitted defender Mats Hummels just moments after his side's shock 2-0 loss to South Korea.

Hummels is right. Germany's national football side has been on a downward trend for months now.

Going into the World Cup Nike Shox Monster, it was still the world's number-one team but was already showing very weak form.