Germany's Toni Kroos looks dejected after Sweden's Ola Toivonen (not pictured) scored their first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018. [Photo/Agencies]
Biggest disappointment
Germany continued the World Cup champions' curse by becoming the third successive holders to bow out in the group stage. Even in their only victory against Sweden - which came courtesy of a brilliant Toni Kroos free-kick routine - Joachim Loew's men looked a shadow of their former selves. Questions will be asked about the international future of several players while Loew has also said he will take time to consider his position.
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