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As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture
Germany hope to deliver in a World Cup after bad experiences in Russia and Qatar, with Richard Jolly detailing how the shock return of Manuel Neuer is the outlier amid a generational shift
In the absence of Neymar Jr. and Thiago Silva, Brazil still held hope at home in this World Cup semifinal. But what was to follow was a nightmare come alive.
Starlet was injured in training, with the DFB confirming that he will miss the tournament, with Assan Ouedraogo in line to fill the void.
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Remembering Germany’s 7-1 win over Brazil at the 2014 World Cup
Remembering Germany’s all-time beatdown on Brazil.
The memories of two successive World Cup group-stage exits weigh heavily on the Germany team before another attempt at restoring lost pride.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the German football with a focus on the Bundesliga. Mar 23, 2025, 07:05pm EDT Germany captain Joshua Kimmich celebrates after his country saw off Italy in the UEFA Nations ...
SO EURO 2024 did not finish with triumph for Germany. The host country’s tournament ended after a valiant 2-1 defeat to Spain on July 5th. But performances still exceeded the expectations of fans who had seen Die Mannschaft stumble to defeat against ...
Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann, announces the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup during a news conference at the German Football Association, DFB, headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. | Photo: AP/Michael Probst Stay updated with the latest football news, live scores, match schedules, and exclusive coverage from all the football tournaments.
Stefan Effenberg was once hailed as German football's greatest hope. Yet instead of converting his immense ability into a glittering career, he infamously flipped his middle finger to supporters and was shown the door by the DFB during a World Cup.
The Germany World Cup 2026 squad has been named, with huge names across the team. Julian Nagelsmann's side eased to World Cup 2026 qualification with five wins from six and will have one of the strongest squads at the tournament, as one of the favourites, despite recent form in this competition.