Brazil's Copa America campaign got off to a stuttering start as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica in their opening Group D game.
Hansi Flick said Germany only had themselves to blame after they crashed out in the group stages of the World Cup.
Germany crashed out of the group stage of the World Cup for the second time in succession despite a 4-2 victory against Costa Rica.
Costa Rica produced another World Cup upset as Keysher Fuller scored the only goal to sink Group E rivals Japan 1-0 at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.