Germany out of the World Cup

For the first time since 1938, and the first time ever since group stages were introduced, Germany are out in the first round.

The world champions are gone. For the fourth time in five tournaments the defending champions have failed to make it out of the group stages.

Germany's 2-0 defeat to already eliminated South Korea has ended their hopes. They dominated the second half but were unable to find the goal they needed.

A 1-0 victory would have been enough to qualify but instead it is Sweden and Mexico who go through.

Mexico had started the day top of Group F, but despite losing 3-0 to the Swedes they still qualify, albeit in second spot.

Source: Agencies