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Mesut Özil With a 2-0 loss to South Korea confirming their exit from Russia 2018, Germany star Mesut Ozil says it "hurts so much" to be knocked out.

Reigning champions Germany were humiliatingly dumped out of the World Cup on Wednesday, and the country's media had plenty to say.

Joachim Löw Defending champions Germany are out of the World Cup after a humiliating 2-0 defeat to a South Korea side that capitalised on their chaos.

Mesut Özil Joachim Low has restored Mesut Ozil to his starting XI to face South Korea in Kazan, while Mats Hummels is back after a neck injury.

Mesut Özil Joachim Low dropped Mesut Ozil against Sweden, but his response to such a blow has impressed the Germany coach ahead of facing South Korea.

Marco Reus South Korea and Germany face each other in a vital Group F game in Kazan on Wednesday, with the world champions feeling a little wary.

Paulo Gomes Bento Despite hitting the crossbar three times, South Korea just about did enough to beat Kyrgyzstan and book their passage in the 2019 Asian Cup.

Paulo Gomes Bento Following a narrow win over Philippines, Paulo Bento has urged South Korea to press on against Kyrgyzstan.

Paulo Gomes Bento Bahrain stand between South Korea and a place in the 2019 Asian Cup quarter-finals, but Paulo Bento is feeling bullish despite pressure.

Heung-Min Son Son Heung-min impressed on his first outing of the 2019 Asian Cup as South Korea comfortably defeated China to top Group C.