Germany reassesses World Cup prospects after being taught lessons by France and Portugal

Germany reassesses World Cup prospects after being taught lessons by France and Portugal

Two defeats and last place in a mini-tournament it expected to win have dealt Germany a cold dose of reality ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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