Mumbai, July 1 -- Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended in disappointment following their Round of 32 exit to Paraguay, but former Germany captain Oliver Kahn believes the tournament once again underlined an enduring truth of international football: talent alone is never enough, according to a press release from ZEE5.

Notably, four-time World Cup champions suffered their first-ever FIFA World Cup elimination in a penalty shootout against Paraguay in the Round of 32 clash on Monday. The scores were level at 1-1 heading into the extra time, and Germany thought they had secured a place in the Round of 16 when Jonathan Tah headed home from a corner in the 101st minute of extra time.

However, following a VAR review, referee Jalal Jaye...