Germany’s soul-searching begins after another World Cup flop

Germany’s fate was effectively decided when they lost their first game 2-1 to Japan, then followed up with a 1-1 draw with Spain.

REGRETS: Germany's team players leave the pitch after their World Cup elimination. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Another World Cup, another flop.

Germany are facing another round of soul-searching after going out of the sport’s most important tournament at the first stage for the second time in a row.