Wirtz Posts After Germany's World Cup Exit
Germany's Florian Wirtz posted a heartfelt message after the team's shock World Cup exit, eliminated by Paraguay on penalties in the round of 32—a first-ever shootout loss in German World Cup history.
Florian Wirtz, Germany's playmaker, posted a message after the German national team crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay.
Germany was eliminated in the round of 32 after losing 3-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time. This marks the first-ever World Cup penalty shootout loss in the German team's history.
Wirtz posted on Instagram saying the team needs time to process the disappointment. His message stated: "It really hurts. Our World Cup is over, and right now it's incredibly hard to find the right words. We came here with a great dream and gave everything as a team, but in the end it wasn't enough. Thanks to all the fans for your support and encouragement—both those who traveled to the stadium to cheer us on and everyone following from home. We felt your support every step of the way. I'm proud to have represented this country and this team. We'll need time to come to terms with this disappointment, but we'll be back. Thank you all."
