Defending FIFA World Cup champion Germany eliminated from tournament
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Germany, who won the 2014 FIFA World Cup, will not be heading to the next stage of the tournament after losing to South Korea, 2-0.
Sweden defeated Mexico in their Group F match. Both squads will move to the knockout stage. Germany finishes last in the group.
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Germany came back from behind in their match against Sweden, 2-1, and lost shockingly against Mexico in their first match, 1-0.
South Korea’s Kim Young-Gwon scored in the 92nd minute of the match. His goal was originally ruled offsides, but was overturned after a second look from the video assistant referee (VAR).
Four minutes later, Son Heung-Min scored an open-net goal to put the final stake into Germany’s heart.
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All four teams had a chance to advance into the knockout stage of the World Cup. Sweden jumped out to a big lead against Mexico, giving Germany a chance. However, they couldn’t score one goal.
Die Mannschaft won the 2014 World Cup and came into this year’s tournament as the No. 1 team in FIFA’s rankings, above Brazil, Belgium, Portugal and Argentina. South Korea was ranked No. 57.
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The last time Germany didn't make it out of the group stages was in 1938.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.