4 Aug 2023

Germany knocked out of FIFA Women's World Cup

From Morning Report, 6:19 am on 4 August 2023
Marina Hegering of Germany looks dejected after their elimination from the 2023 FIFA World Cup.

Marina Hegering of Germany looks dejected after their elimination from the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Photo: AFP

One of the FIFA World Cup favourites, Germany, has been knocked out of the competition in a shock upset against South Korea last night.

After an earlier 2-1 loss to Colombia, and Morocco's surprise win against that same side last night, the two-time champion Germany team needed a win to progress to the round of 16 - but could only manage a 1-all draw in Brisbane.

It's the first time in history the German footballers have failed to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup.

So what went wrong?

Our German correspondent Thomas Sparrow spoke to Corin Dann.