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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