World Cup 2018: This is the reason why Germany Wags did not turn up for South Korea clash… in stark contrast to four years ago
Only Marco Reus' girlfriend Scarlett Gartmann and Matthias Ginter's wife Christine were pictured in the stands
GERMANY Wags were conspicuous by their absence during the defending champions' shock World Cup exit.
Die Mannschaft's players and wives stole the show when they won in Brazil four years ago.
But only two were pictured in Kazan as Joachim Low's side fell 2-0 to South Korea in the biggest shock of the Russia finals so far.
Matthias Ginter's brunette wife Christina Ginter was pictured looking on.
And Marco Reus' blonde girlfriend Scarlett Gartmann joined her in the stands.
The pair were also pictured together in Sochi when Germany's Toni Kroos stunned Sweden with a last-gasp goal.
German newspaper Bild has noticed the difference to four years ago.
And they say the reason is because the "new Wags want to be more than just beautiful accessories".
They claim that many are pursuing their own interests during this World Cup.
And they will have far more time to after Germany were dumped out.
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Kevin Trapp's model missus Izabel Goulart was too busy watching her nation Brazil as her partner suffered a shock early exit.
The nation was left heartbroken and humiliated after what has been described as the "biggest disgrace" in German football history by Bild.
The reigning champions were expected to make easy work of South Korea to progress from Group F this afternoon.
But an unbelievable turn of events was about to unfold to leave the much-fancied German players and supporters in tears.
With Sweden beating Mexico 3-0 in the group's other game, Joachim Low's men only needed a goal to reach the last-16.
Everyone expected them to do what Germany do - but already-eliminated South Korea had other ideas.
Kim Young-gwon's 92nd-minute goal, awarded after a VAR review, left the the holders on the brink.
Then goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was caught in possession deep in the opposition in the sixth minute of injury time.
The ball was punted up field and Son Heung-min raced clear to tap into the empty net to seal the win - and kick-start the German waterworks.