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Germany
UEFA • UEFA
Tournament Outlook
Quarter-finals to Semi-finals. Wirtz and Musiala could announce a new golden generation.
Best World Cup Result: Winners (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
About Germany
Die Mannschaft is in transition after back-to-back group stage exits. Germany's football machine is rebuilding with a new generation and tactical approach under Julian Nagelsmann.
Playing Style: Traditionally possession-based and organized. Nagelsmann bringing more aggressive, modern pressing.
Key Players
Attacking Midfielder
Florian Wirtz
Bayer Leverkusen
Midfielder
Jamal Musiala
Bayern Munich
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Young attacking talent
- Tactical flexibility under Nagelsmann
- Historical pedigree
Weaknesses
- Defensive uncertainties
- Recent tournament failures
- Transition period
World Cup Schedule
Fun Facts
- ⚽Won 4 World Cups - second only to Brazil
- ⚽7-1 against Brazil in 2014 was most watched sports event in German TV history
- ⚽Musiala chose Germany over England despite English youth caps
Team Info
- FIFA Code
- GER
- Confederation
- UEFA
- World Cup Appearances
- 20
- Group
- Group E
Fan Culture
German fans remain devoted despite recent disappointments. Bundesliga culture travels well.
Known as: Die Mannschaft
Famous Chants:
Deutschland!Schwarz und Weiß