🇩🇪 Germany at the World Cup: Complete History

From their debut to the upcoming 2026 tournament, here's the complete story of Germany National Football Team at the FIFA World Cup.

At a Glance

20

WC Appearances

4

Titles Won

Winners (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)

Best Result

Most World Cup finals appearances (8) alongside Brazil

All-Time WC Record

Notable World Cup Moments

1

Four-time World Cup winners (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014) — only Brazil has more titles

2

The 7-1 demolition of Brazil in the 2014 semifinal is one of the most iconic World Cup matches ever

3

Shock group stage exits in 2018 (as defending champions) and 2022 raised serious concerns

4

Strong performance as Euro 2024 hosts before a quarterfinal exit to Spain showed Nagelsmann's rebuild is working

5

Toni Kroos retired after Euro 2024 — the midfield has been rebuilt around Wirtz and Musiala

Looking Ahead to 2026

The 2026 World Cup represents a historic opportunity for Germany. With 20 previous appearances and a best result of Winners (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014), the team will look to write a new chapter in their World Cup story.

Currently ranked #8 in the FIFA World Rankings, Germany has been drawn into Group I and has +1200 odds to win the tournament outright.

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