Germany's shocking World Cup exit in 10 heartbreaking photos

Germany was ousted from the World Cup on Thursday after falling to South Korea 2-0, the latest stunner in a tournament that gets harder to believe by the hour.

The four-time and reigning world champions have experienced highs other nations can only dream of, but that doesn't make this moment any less of a gut punch.

Here are 10 photos that show the depth of Germany's pain: