The Defending Champion's Curse.

German national team as defending world champions failed to qualify for the round of 16 of the 2018 World Cup.

The defeat of the defending champions follows in the footsteps of Italy and Spain, champions in the last two editions of the World Cup.

Italy who won the World Cup in 2006, finishing in the most protruding position of the group because the series only twice and once lost in 2010.

Four years ago, Spain's turn fared nahas. Losing twice in a row from the Netherlands and Chile to victory over Australia in the final game in vain.

Spain finished third in Group B of the World Cup in 2010. However, more fate experienced Germany in 2018.

Germany is staying digadang can be champion twice in a row, must be eliminated early on. Apesnya again for Germany, they are fixated in the position of caretaker, the same as Italy in 2010.

Dramatically, Germany lost 2-0 to South Korea in their last Group F match at Kazan Arena on Wednesday (27/06/2018).

The victory was dramatic as two goals from South Korea were created in extra time.

In minute 4 Kim Young-gwon scored the first goal. The goal was also ratified referee Mark Geiger after seeing the Video Referee Equipment (VAR).

Left behind one goal, Germany tried to play offensive even Manuel Neuer go forward to help attack. The result, German goalkeeper collapse three minutes later by Son Heung-min.

This 0-2 defeat to make Germany in the position of caretaker Group F. They lost on goal difference from South Korea.

The highlight of this group is Sweden who won 3-0 over Mexico. With six points, Sweden are ahead of goal difference over Mexico.

For Germany, this is the second time failed to move from the first round. In 1938, while still using the direct fall system, Germany was also marginalized at halftime.