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Germany beaten by Ecuador as Nagelsmann and players clash over effort
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Germany lost 2-1 to Ecuador in its final World Cup group match, but still finished first in the group. Julian Nagelsmann dismissed claims that Ecuador wanted the win more, while Deniz Undav and Joshua Kimmich effectively disagreed. The result exposed tactical weaknesses and drew criticism in international media.
- 01Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 and reached the round of 32.
- 02Germany still finished first in the group with two wins from three.
- 03Nagelsmann dismissed claims Ecuador wanted the victory more.
- 04Undav and Kimmich said Ecuador showed greater desire.
- 05The loss exposed defensive, midfield and attacking problems for Germany.
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