Germany boss Joachim Low was critical of Euro 2016 s 24-team format after his side exited the tournament to France in the semi-finals.
The world champions suffered a 2-0 defeat to the hosts in Marseille on Thursday thanks to Antoine Griezmann s double.
Germany have not won the Euros since 1996 and Low – who is taking time to reflect on his future after the loss was not a fan of the first tournament to include 24 teams after its extension from the previous mark of 16.
I think 24 teams are too many, Low said to sport1. The World Cup is going to be increased to 40 teams and it is getting more and more.
That is a problem in the long term. Sometimes you get the feeling it s not doing football any good. The quality is suffering.
Defender Mats Hummels, who was suspended against France, agreed with the assessment of his head coach.
The Bayern Munich stopper said: The level at this European Championship was not what we had hoped for.
There were many teams who didn t want to do anything with the ball and just packed men behind the ball.
