The best and worst of the World Cup group stage
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Updated: 2018-06-30 10:11
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Biggest disappointment
Germany continued the World Cup champions' curse by becoming the third successive holders to bow out in the group stage. Even in their only victory against Sweden - which came courtesy of a brilliant Toni Kroos free-kick routine - Joachim Loew's men looked a shadow of their former selves. Questions will be asked about the international future of several players while Loew has also said he will take time to consider his position.
