Not just the play, but also the anthem singing criticized. The Geissens join in on the German backlash after the debacle.

Social media is abuzz with discussions about the early exit of the 2014 World Champions. Davina, daughter of the millionaire couple, who isn't typically known as a huge football fan, also weighed in on the situation. "A bit ridiculous," she wrote. It remains unclear, however, whether she was referring to the elimination itself or the disallowed goal in the first half of extra time.

Her father, Robert, shared a similar sentiment, recording the final moments from his TV screen and posting: "Well, that didn't work out. Embarrassing." However, his frustration wasn't limited to the team's performance; he also took issue with their singing. "But they should at least know how to sing the national anthem. That's also part of being German," added the 62-year-old entrepreneur.

German comedian Oliver Pocher was so incensed by the elimination that he lashed out at local Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Merz had posted on Instagram, expressing pride in Julian Nagelsmann's squad despite the painful end.

"With your dedication and team spirit at this World Cup, you inspired our country," wrote the German Chancellor, a sentiment Pocher vehemently disagreed with.

"There's nothing to sugarcoat about this loss, and nobody here was inspired. We made fools of ourselves and delivered a catastrophic performance. That needs to be stated," Pocher retorted, addressing one of his country's highest officials.