Germany was convinced it would go to the finals, it paid the hotel.

The Germans were sure they'd go to the 2018 World Final. Not only did the players and fans believe that, but the German Football Federation also. This is very clear from their move, which had paid the hotel by July 17th, two days after the grand finale. This information has been released [...]
This is very clear from their move, which had paid the hotel by July 17th, two days after the grand finale.
This information has been released from hotel staff “Ration Complete Complex”.
This seems to be a gesture of German arrogance.
Now they have to pay the hotel for another three weeks.