The Germany national team has triggered a wave of criticism after the 1-2 loss to Ecuador on June 25, 2026. Manuel Neuer is being held responsible for the goal by many fans and media.

What happened?

Former national team goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand is defending Neuer, however, and making the media and fans responsible for the criticism. In an emotional Instagram video, Hildebrand expresses his opinion and says: „I read goalkeeper mistakes by Manuel Neuer, goalkeeper errors. I'm telling you: You all have no idea!“

Why is this important for Germany?

The criticism of Neuer is not justified, as the responsibility for the goal does not lie solely with him. Hildebrand also holds David Raum, Jamal Musiala, and Jonathan Tah responsible for the goal. | Date | Event | | --- | --- | | 2026-06-25 | Ecuador - Germany 2:1 | | 2026-06-29 | Germany - Paraguay |

What's next?

The Germany national team must now prepare for the next game against Paraguay on June 29, 2026. Christoph Kramer is also supporting Neuer and criticizing the excessive reporting. You can find the latest news on the Germany national team and the FIFA World Cup 2026 here.

Current tables and statistics

The Germany national team has achieved 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5 games. | Player | Injured | | --- | --- | | N. Brown | yes | | N. Schlotterbeck | yes |