To accept this bitter defeat at UEFA EURO 2024 despite an extremely outstanding performance in this dramatic match shows true greatness and strength of character. It takes mental toughness to take personal responsibility, to not be discouraged by such a close call and instead come back with even more determination and passion. Champions are not defined by their victories, but by their ability to learn from defeat, to rise up and fight again and again, no matter how steep the road to success may seem. It is in moments like these that the true spirit of the sport and the unwavering determination of our New German National Team to keep improving shines through. Let’s use this painful defeat as an incentive to train even harder, be even more focussed and pursue the next goal with unshakeable belief in ourselves. We can be proud of this achievement. Let’s show the world that we are ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ – Canada, Mexico and the United States. With this DFB team, we can do it! Thank you boys, thank you Julian Nagelsmann – you gave it your all! Photo: dpa/Weißbrod