Germany suffered a 2-0 defeat to France in the UEFA Nations League third-place playoff match. The loss marked their second consecutive defeat, leaving captain Joshua Kimmich and his teammates frustrated.
Kimmich was vocal about the team’s performance, stating that they should have been leading 3-0 after six minutes but lost patience too early and structure in the second half. He also criticized France for not showing desire to win initially, suggesting they only played well once they realized their chances of winning were slipping away.
The German national team did create several scoring opportunities but ultimately failed to capitalize on them. Meanwhile, France’s Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise scored twice to seal the victory.
Kimmich’s comments resonate with fans, who point out that Germany wasted numerous chances throughout the match. However, France’s performance was impressive, with the French team playing well once they regained momentum.
Source: https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2025/6/8/24445038/joshua-kimmich-hold-back-germany-2-0-loss-to-france-in-the-nations-league-criticism-wirtz-nagelsmann