Germany
Coach: Julian Nagelsmann
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Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 |  Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
Full Squad Players List
| # | Player | Pos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||
| 1 | Manuel NeuerXI FC Bayern München | GK | |
| 12 | Oliver Baumann TSG Hoffenheim | GK | |
| 21 | Alexander Nübel VfB Stuttgart | GK | |
| Defenders | |||
| 2 | Antonio RüdigerXI Real Madrid C. F. | DEF | |
| 3 | Waldemar Anton Borussia Dortmund | DEF | |
| 4 | Jonathan TahXI FC Bayern München | DEF | |
| 6 | Joshua KimmichXI FC Bayern München | DEF | |
| 15 | Nico Schlotterbeck Borussia Dortmund | DEF | |
| 18 | Nathaniel Brown Eintracht Frankfurt | DEF | |
| 22 | David RaumXI RB Leipzig | DEF | |
| 24 | Malick Thiaw Newcastle United FC | DEF | |
| Midfielders | |||
| 5 | Aleksandar PavlovicXI FC Bayern München | MID | |
| 8 | Leon GoretzkaXI FC Bayern München | MID | |
| 9 | Jamie Leweling VfB Stuttgart | MID | |
| 10 | Jamal MusialaXI FC Bayern München | MID | |
| 13 | Pascal Groß Brighton & Hove Albion FC | MID | |
| 16 | Angelo Stiller VfB Stuttgart | MID | |
| 17 | Florian WirtzXI Liverpool FC | MID | |
| 19 | Leroy SanéXI Galatasaray SK | MID | |
| 20 | Nadiem Amiri 1. FSV Mainz 05 | MID | |
| 23 | Felix Nmecha Borussia Dortmund | MID | |
| 25 | Lennart Karl FC Bayern München | MID | |
| Forwards | |||
| 7 | Kai HavertzXI Arsenal FC | FWD | |
| 11 | Nick Woltemade Newcastle United FC | FWD | |
| 14 | Maximilian Beier Borussia Dortmund | FWD | |
| 26 | Deniz Undav VfB Stuttgart | FWD | |
World Cup History
1954, 1974, 1990, 2014
Titles
20
Appearances
226
WC Goals
67
Wins
Best finish: Champions (×4)
Top scorer: Miroslav Klose (16 goals)
Most capped: Lothar Matthäus (25 matches)
Record: 67W – 21D – 22L
Germany is the most consistent nation in World Cup history — four titles, four runner-up finishes, and 12 total podium finishes (more than any other country). Their identity is built on tactical discipline, mental strength in shootouts, and the ability to perform in knockout rounds regardless of form. Miroslav Klose's 16 WC goals are an all-time record.
Tournament Eras
Das Wunder von Bern — 1954
1954West Germany's first World Cup title — the 'Miracle of Bern' — saw them defeat the seemingly invincible Hungarian team 3-2 in the final after losing to them 8-3 in the group stage. The victory was a defining moment in post-war German national identity.
The Beckenbauer Era
1966–1974Franz Beckenbauer dominated two tournaments as a player. Germany finished runners-up in 1966 to England (hosting), then produced a sublime performance to win the 1974 home tournament as West Germany — beating Netherlands 2-1 in the final, ending Cruyff's Total Football dream.
The 1980s Finalists
1978–1990Germany reached the final in every World Cup between 1982 and 1990 — an unprecedented run of consistency. They lost the 1982 final to Italy in a game played defensively (the infamous 'Battle of Gijón' preceded it), and again in 1986 to Maradona's Argentina. In 1990, Beckenbauer became the first person to win the World Cup as both player and manager, defeating Argentina 1-0.
The 2014 Machine
2010–2014Germany rebuilt through the youth system and emerged with an attacking brand of football under Joachim Löw. Their 2014 campaign was clinical: 7-1 against Brazil in the semi-final saw Miroslav Klose break Ronaldo's all-time WC goals record. Mario Götze scored the winning goal in extra time against Argentina in the final — Germany's fourth title.
The Fall from Grace
2018–2022Defending champions Germany were eliminated in the group stage in 2018 — one of the tournament's all-time shocks. They also failed to advance from the group in 2022. A painful rebuilding process is underway as the nation tries to rediscover the reliability that defined them for six decades.
Iconic Moments
The 7-1 — Demolishing Brazil at Home
Germany scored five goals in 18 minutes against a shell-shocked Brazil, eventually winning 7-1 in Brazil's home tournament. Klose scored goal number 16 to break the all-time WC goals record. The game is remembered as the 'Mineirazo' in Brazil — and the most astonishing result in World Cup semi-final history.
The Game of the Century — Italy 4-3
Germany came back from 1-0 down in extra time to make it 3-3, before Italy scored a winner in one of the most drama-filled matches in World Cup history. FIFA voted it the 'Match of the 20th Century' — a game of sustained brilliance from both sides.
Beckenbauer — Player and Manager Champion
Franz Beckenbauer lifted the World Cup in 1974 as West Germany captain, then again in 1990 as their manager — the only man ever to win the World Cup both ways. His 1990 team was less glamorous but supremely disciplined, and the penalty routine that defeated England in the semi-final was peak German efficiency.