Knockout stage started at the 2026 World Cup: Thomas Müller's criticism of DTB and live coverage

The knockout stage of the 2026 Football World Cup has reached a critical threshold for the tournament hosted in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The round of 16 (Sechzizhntelfinale), which started as of Sunday, is witnessing teams from all over the world battle to stay in the tournament. A comprehensive live ticker (Liveticker) has been prepared to follow all developments and matches instantly, allowing football fans to watch every moment closely.

Debates regarding the course of the tournament and the performance of the Germany National Team (DFB) are continuing intensely. Experienced footballer Thomas Müller evaluated the discussions and events, adopting a critical stance towards the negative picture and disappointments in German football recently. Müller's emphasis on 'Misere' (Bankruptcy/Great Difficulty) found wide resonance in the German football public, while delivering the message that what is necessary to fix the situation is not just talking, but 'Get to work immediately' (Anpacken angesagt).

At this stage, coaches and players are subject to scrutiny not only with results on the field but also with their attitudes off the field. Germany's situation in the tournament and Müller's harsh exit create question marks regarding the team's internal dynamics and management policies. The football public is debating how to overcome this picture of 'degeneration' and how the national team will regain its former strength.

On the other hand, the general course of the tournament, the organization of the three host countries in North America, and the struggles on the field are among the important items on the agenda. In this mega-organization jointly hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, the atmosphere of the stadiums and spectator interest are widely covered in the international press. While the excitement of the knockout rounds increases day by day towards the summit, the performances of favorite teams and surprise names continue to be a matter of curiosity.

The live ticker system delivers all instant data such as goal situations, cards, and player changes to fans, facilitating watching the tournament from digital platforms. Considering Müller's call and the flowing games on the field together, this stage of the World Cup carries the quality of a public sphere where both a sports competition and national reflexes are questioned. The critical matches to be played in the coming days are expected to shape both the fate of the cup and countries'内部的 discussions (internal discussions).