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Germany national football team

The Germany national football team represents Germany in men's international association football and is governed by the German Football Association (DFB).

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

The Germany national football team is one of the most successful in international football, with four World Cup titles. It is governed by the German Football Association (DFB) and commonly known as Die Mannschaft.

What it is

The Germany national team represents Germany in men's international football. It is governed by the DFB, founded in 1900. The team played its first official match in 1908 against Switzerland. Its common nickname is Die Mannschaft.

Competitive record

Germany has won the FIFA World Cup four times: 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. It has also finished as runner-up four times and third place four times. The team's consistency is reflected in numerous semi-final appearances.

Why it matters

Germany's sustained success makes it a global football powerhouse. For Canadian fans, Germany is a frequent opponent for the men's national team in friendlies and tournaments, and German clubs and players are widely followed.

In short

  • Germany has won four FIFA World Cups.
  • The team has finished as runner-up four times and third four times.
  • Germany's FIFA code is GER.
  • The team is governed by the DFB, founded in 1900.
Canadian angle

Germany is a frequent opponent for Canada’s men’s national team in international friendlies and tournaments, and German players and clubs are widely followed by Canadian soccer fans.

Quick questions

What is the Germany national football team?
It is Germany’s men’s national association football team, representing the country in international competition.
How many FIFA World Cups has Germany won?
Germany has won four FIFA World Cups: 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014.
What is Germany’s nickname?
A common nickname for the team is Die Mannschaft.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany_national_football_team
    Supports: World Cup titles, runners-up finishes, FIFA code, semi-final appearances
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany_national_football_team
    Supports: Team identity, titles, runners-up and third-place finishes, nickname, coach reference
  3. deutschland.de — https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/life/football-world-cup-2018-eleven-facts-about-the-german-national-team
    Supports: World Cup record, historical facts, traditional kit and manufacturer association
  4. 11v11 — https://www.11v11.com/teams/germany/
    Supports: Founded year, first official match, association information
  5. Football History — https://www.footballhistory.org/national/germany.html
    Supports: Pre- and post-reunification history and major trophies
  6. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/teams/8570/overview/germany
    Supports: Team description, current ranking and home base