World Cup 2022: Qatar Trolls Germany After Early Exit of Former Champions

• Germany’s elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the group phase has been widely celebrated by the host nation Qatar
• Despite an impressive comeback to defeat Costa Rica 4-2 in their final group match, it wasn't enough to keep Germany in the World Cup
• It is now the second consecutive World Cup tournament that Germany has failed to progress to the knockout stages after also faltering in 2018

Qatari fans are rejoicing over the ouster of Germany from the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup after they were eliminated in the group phase for the second consecutive tournament.

The four-time champions despite defeating Costa Rica 4-2 in their final group game, failed to progress to the knockout stages.

According to Newsweek, over 400,000 people liked a social media post that appeared to mock Germany’s shock exit from the World Cup.

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Another Twitter account, Qattar Affairs shared a video of TV presenters mockingly waving goodbye to the German team while holding their hands over their mouths.

German players angered Qatari fans when they placed their hands over their mouths in protest at the threat of sanctions by FIFA in their opening group game against Japan.

Muller reacts as Germany crash out

Meanwhile, Germany forward, Thomas Muller has said that he tried to leave his heart on the pitch as his country was eliminated from the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Daily Post reports.

Germany defeated Costa Rica 4-2 on Thursday, December 1st but Spain’s shocking 2-1 loss to Japan sent the four-time world champions out of the tournament.

Muller also made a suggestion that following Germany's World Cup elimination, he would end his international career.

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Germany fight for World Cup survival

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Germany will battle to avoid the humiliation of another first-round exit at the World Cup on Thursday while Belgium's "golden generation" will be fighting for their lives when they face Croatia.

Despite being holders, Germany were eliminated at the group stage four years ago in Russia, and they are desperate to avoid a repeat when they play Costa Rica in Group E.

The Germans suffered a stunning opening defeat to Japan but salvaged a draw with Spain in their next game.