Argentina players Maxi Rodriguez and Lionel Messi believe their country's quarter-final defeat to Germany is even harder to accept now Brazil and England have also been knocked out of the World Cup.

The South Americans were eliminated from the competition on penalties by Jurgen Klinsmann's side last Friday, leaving the Argentinians wondering what might have been.

"It makes us feel angry because we know that if we had got past Germany, we would have had even more chances without these two teams (Brazil and England) in the competition," Maxi said.

Messi was left equally frustrated by his team's early exit.

"I cannot believe that I won't play in the World Cup anymore," the 19-year-old Barcelona star said.

"Even more so knowing that big teams like England and Brazil are out.

"I dreamt about being a champion. I had confidence in this team because it was a great team.

"I wanted to celebrate with all the people in Rosario (his home city). We wanted glory."

Despite Argentina leaving the tournament earlier than many expected, Maxi insists there is nothing for him or his team-mates to be ashamed of.

"We can all look each other in the face. I think we've played a great World Cup, without any reproaches from players or coaching staff," he said.

"We've spent 40 spectacular days together, but unfortunately we could not achieve the results we wanted to.

"There was a great camaraderie and we have no regrets."

Maxi was keen to avoid talking about the post-match fracas which marred the quarter-final clash with the Germans, simply saying: "It was the typical anger that comes following elimination. There's nothing more to say about this."

He did take the opportunity to offer some words of support to coach Jose Pekerman, who offered his resignation in the aftermath of the quarter-final defeat.

"It's a delicate, difficult situation," Maxi said. "Jose is the only coach who knows the national team as well anybody else and he can get the best performance from all players."

Messi echoed his team-mate's sentiments.

"I'd like Pekerman to go on, as the rest of my team-mates," Messi said.

"He knows how to take the group, he trusts in his players and knows most of them from the national youth teams."