Even if Hansi Flick's side go out in the World Cup group stage after the 2-1 defeat by Japan, some things just matter more.
Germany's players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening World Cup match, a 2-1 loss...
Germany players placed their hands over their mouths during a team photo after FIFA's threat of sanctions over the "OneLove" armband.
FIFA will not take any disciplinary action over Germanys players decision to cover their mouths in protest of the banning of the OneLove armband.
The German team covered their mouths for the team photo before their opening World Cup match against Japan.