Yahoo Sports reports: Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann demanded more structure from his team after losing 2-1 to Ecuador in their World Cup Group E finale on Thursday. The four-times champions were already through as group winners but Nagelsmann still played his strongest team and they were deservedly beaten by the South Americans, who also progressed to the last 32 as a best third-placed team.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 25, 2026 10:57 PM
'Too much freestyling' - Nagelsmann bemoans Germany's Ecuador loss
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann demanded more structure from his team after losing 2-1 to Ecuador in their World Cup Group E finale on Thursday. The four-times champions were already through as group winners but Nagelsmann still played his strongest team and they were deservedly beaten by the South Americans, who also progressed to the last 32 as a best third-placed team.
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