New Delhi, July 1 -- Talent alone is never enough, at least in international football, felt legendary Oliver Kahn after Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026 exit in the round of 32 with a loss to Paraguay. Four-time champions Germany, who last won the title in 2014, lost in penalties to Paraguay.

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 Jayed disallowed the goal after ruling that Germany defender Waldemar Anton had impeded Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill in the build-up. The match went to penalties, where Paraguay came out on top 5-3, cont...