WORLD champions Germany are OUT just four years after their success in Rio.
It all came down to the lats round of fixtures, and Germany were beaten 2-0 by South Korea..
AP:Associated Press Germany were World Cup champions four years ago, but only one side has ever retained the title
World Cup 2018 Group F table
Mexico and Sweden are through.
Sweden qualify as group leaders after their 3-0 win over Mexico.
This means Sweden face the runner up of Group E in the Last 16.
Mexico take on the winner of Group E.
In Group E, Brazil, Serbia and Switzerland can all qualify.
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Full results from Group F
Sunday, June 17: Germany 0-1 Mexico
Monday, June 18: Sweden 1-0 South Korea
Saturday, June 23: South Korea 1 Mexico 2
Saturday, June 23: Germany 2 Sweden 1
Wednesday, June 27: South Korea 2 Germany 0
Wednesday, June 27: Mexico 0 Sweden 3
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WORLD CUP holders Germany face South Korea needing a two-goal win to guarantee qualification to the knockout stages.
Meanwhile Sweden take on Mexico knowing they must either win by two goals or equal Germany's result against the Koreans to progress.
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Defending champions Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to South Korea in Kazan. Sweden and Mexico have qualified from Group F.
There was jubilation from both sides at the full-time whistle after they qualified for the second round - with defending champions Germany going home.
Sweden celebrated topping Group F while Mexico qualified after Germany lost 2-0 to South Korea.
Group F P W D L F A Pts Sweden 3 2 0 1 5 2 6 Mexico 3 2 0 1 3 4 6 South Korea 3 1 0 2 2 3 3 Germany 3 1 0 2 2 4 3
Group F results in full
World Cup fixture schedule
Image Credits: File photo.
Champions Germany have crashed out of the World Cup in humiliating fashion in Russia.
Dramatic late goals from Kim Young-gwon and Son Heung-min sealed a dream win for South Korea in Kazan, leaving Joachim Loew’s side languishing at the bottom of Group F.
Sweden came from nowhere to thrash leaders Mexico in Ekaterinburg and snatch first place in a bizarre pool.
Ludwig Augustinsson, an Andreas Granqvist penalty and an own goal courtesy of Edson Alvarez secured top spot in fine style.
Mexico can breathe a sigh of relief, though, as they qualify in second place thanks to the Deutschland disaster.
Germany had looked nailed on to grind out their last 16 passage.
Toni Kroos’ 95th-minute strike against the Swedes last time out sealed a comeback success that looked to have breathed life into their campaign, following the opening afternoon loss to the Mexicans.
It also looked to have sent the Scandinavians spinning towards the exit.
Not so.
The top two could now face any pair from Brazil, Serbia and Switzerland in the first knockout round.
South Korea, meanwhile, head back east with a win to be proud of.
As for Germany – they’re looking for some fresh headgear with their World Cup crown well and truly toppled.
Group F final standings
Standings provided by Sofascore LiveScore
Qualified teams: Sweden and Mexico.
Eliminated: Germany and South Korea.
