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Germany is one of the world's most successful footballing nations. The men have won four World Cups, second only to Brazil (5), while the women have won two World Cups, second only to the United States (4).

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The four legs of two players battle for a soccer ball

The four legs of two players battle for a soccer ball

Brazil and Germany: Football giants in the doldrums

What's going on with former footballing powerhouses Germany and Brazil, who have won nine World Cups between them?

European Championship trophy

European Championship trophy

EURO 2024 in Germany: What you need to know

There are less than seven months to go before the European Football Championship kicks off in Munich.

Vorschau zum Test Laenderspiel Oesterreich-Deutschland .

Vorschau zum Test Laenderspiel Oesterreich-Deutschland .

Rangnick's Austria pile more woe on Nagelsmann

The narrative in Germany’s last game of 2023 was impossible to ignore as Julian Nagelsmann faced a former mentor.

Turkey players celebrate a win over Germany in Berlin

Turkey players celebrate a win over Germany in Berlin

Germany lose to Turkey in Nagelsmann's home debut

Germany's lackluster preparations for a home tournament at Euro 2024 took another blow with a 3-2 loss to Turkey

Lea Schüller and Svenja Huth embrace

Lea Schüller and Svenja Huth embrace

Olympics aim leaves Voss-Tecklenburg in the past

Germany's players appear to have moved on from coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, but Paris 2024 is far from assured.

Martina Voss-Tecklenburg looks disappointed.

Martina Voss-Tecklenburg looks disappointed.

Football's Voss-Tecklenburg and Germany: An awkward divorce

As players weigh in, the relationship between the German women's national team coach and the DFB is at breaking point.

Kevin Behrens dribbling with the ball against Mexico

Kevin Behrens dribbling with the ball against Mexico

Kevin Behrens: From the amateurs to the German national team

Could the Union Berlin upstart striker be an option for Julian Nagelsmann when Germany host EURO 2024 next summer?

Julian Nagelsmann on the touchline in his first match in charge of Germany

Julian Nagelsmann on the touchline in his first match in charge of Germany

Nagelsmann wins debut as Germany national team coach

Germany's national football team was victorious against the United States in Julian Nagelsmann's coaching debut.

Horst Hrubesch during a 2. Bundsliga game between Hamburger SV and Schalke. 28.07.2023.

Horst Hrubesch during a 2. Bundsliga game between Hamburger SV and Schalke. 28.07.2023.

Football: Hrubesch to take over German women's team, again

Horst Hrubesch steps in as German women's national team coach, with Martina Voss-Tecklenburg on protracted sick leave.

Julian Nagelsmann is unveiled in Frankfurt as Germany's new head coach

Julian Nagelsmann is unveiled in Frankfurt as Germany's new head coach

Julian Nagelsmann announced as new Germany coach

The former Bayern Munich head coach replaces Hansi Flick, signing a short-term deal.

Julian Nagelsmann celebrates on the touchline

Julian Nagelsmann celebrates on the touchline

Julian Nagelsmann: Germany's hope for Euro 2024?

How did a coach who is still younger than some players end up on the brink of the national team job?

Julian Nagelsmann smiles broadly

Julian Nagelsmann smiles broadly

Nagelsmann new Germany head coach — reports

Reports suggest Julian Naglesmann will be named Germany's new head coach ahead of next year's home Euros.

Louis van Gaal on the sidelines at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Louis van Gaal on the sidelines at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Why Louis van Gaal should be Germany head coach

The Dutchman is no stranger to German football, but what is it that makes the 72-year-old the best candidate?

Thomas Muller celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly soccer match between Germany and France

Thomas Muller celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly soccer match between Germany and France

Müller, Völler help Germany rediscover fun factor

Rudi Völler's Germany beat France, but the question is, who will be the coach to take Germany forward?

Melanie Leupolz claps her hands

Melanie Leupolz claps her hands

Football player Melanie Leupolz quits playing for Germany

Melanie Leupolz has decided to stop playing for Germany. After giving birth in 2022, the workload has become too much.

Close-up of Hansi Flick with a downcast expression.

Close-up of Hansi Flick with a downcast expression.

Hansi Flick fired as German national football team coach

Germany have parted ways with coach Hansi Flick — less than a year ahead of hosting the 2024 European Championship.

Thomas Müller and Hansi Flick clasp hands, looking disappointed

Thomas Müller and Hansi Flick clasp hands, looking disappointed

Germany's Kimmich, Müller take responsibility as Flick fired

Coach Hansi Flick has been fired following a 4-1 loss to Japan, with his players shouldering the blame.

Bundestrainer Hans-Dieter Flick

Bundestrainer Hans-Dieter Flick

Japan crush Germany to leave Hansi Flick under pressure

Ten months on from losing to Japan in their opening World Cup match, Germany were shocked 4-1 by the same opponents.

Fußball Philipp Lahm

Fußball Philipp Lahm

Bayern & Germany legend Philipp Lahm talks Bundesliga

Philipp Lahm, Bayern and Germany legend, talks to DW about the Bundesliga, Bayern and the other contenders.

Alexandra Popp holds her head in her hands

Alexandra Popp holds her head in her hands

World Cup fallout: Where did Germany go wrong?

Germany's early exit from the World Cup has been called "a disaster" after high hopes that the team might win it all.

Germany's Lena Oberdorf, Nicole Anyomi and Alexandra Popp look dejected after Germany are knocked out of the World Cup

Germany's Lena Oberdorf, Nicole Anyomi and Alexandra Popp look dejected after Germany are knocked out of the World Cup

World Cup: Time for German football to 'wake up' after exit

Germany have been knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage for the first time, and have big questions to answer.

Germany's Alexandra Popp

Germany's Alexandra Popp

World Cup: Morocco through as Germany crash out

Germany's World Cup campaign has come to a premature end but Moroccan football continues to write history.

Manuela Vanegas celebrates scoring the winning goal in Sydney.

Manuela Vanegas celebrates scoring the winning goal in Sydney.

World Cup: Colombia floor Germany with last-gasp winner

A moment of class by teenager Linda Caicedo and a very late winner by Manuela Vanegas secured a famous win for Colombia.

Sara Däbritz controls Germany's flow on the pitch

Sara Däbritz controls Germany's flow on the pitch

Sara Däbritz, Germany's box-to-box midfield general

At 28, Däbritz is one of Germany's most experienced players. Her style has drawn comparisons with another national icon.

Alexandra Popp (R) celebrates scoring her team's first goal with Kathrin Hendrich

Alexandra Popp (R) celebrates scoring her team's first goal with Kathrin Hendrich

World Cup: Popp heads the charge as Germany blow out Morocco

Germany got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with victory over debutants Morocco in Melbourne.

Line Magull running during a training session with Germany.

Line Magull running during a training session with Germany.

World Cup: Germany's defense to be tested against Morocco

Germany head into the World Cup in poor form, with defensive woes popping up in recent pre-tournament friendlies.

Alexandra Popp celebrates a goal

Alexandra Popp celebrates a goal

World Cup: Alex Popp's legacy shines for Germany

As women's football has boomed, so, too, has Alex Popp's standing. The World Cup could be her international swan song.

Youssoufa Moukoko grimaces as he kicks the ball in a game against Israel

Youssoufa Moukoko grimaces as he kicks the ball in a game against Israel

Football: Abuse of Black German players shows endemic racism

Racial abuse, like the posts aimed at members of Germany's under-21 soccer team, have marred German football for years.

Nicole Anyomi in training for Germany

Nicole Anyomi in training for Germany

Germany's Anyomi on tactics, crowds and saying it out loud

Nicole Anyomi has had to adapt to find her role in the Germany squad ahead of the World Cup, but it looks to be working.

Germany's makeshift team celebrates a goal vs. Vietnam as their 2023 World Cup preparations continue

Germany's makeshift team celebrates a goal vs. Vietnam as their 2023 World Cup preparations continue

Germany fail to flatter vs. Vietnam as 2023 World Cup looms

Without captain Alex Popp and five Bayern Munich players, Germany failed to impress in their 2-1 win over Vietnam.

Tom Krauss (Germany) and Eitan Azulay (Israel) battle for the ball as Germany's under-21's play Israel's in the European Championships in Kutaisi, Georgia. June 22, 2023.

Tom Krauss (Germany) and Eitan Azulay (Israel) battle for the ball as Germany's under-21's play Israel's in the European Championships in Kutaisi, Georgia. June 22, 2023.

German football federation decries online racist abuse

The DFB said it plans to press charges after players reported receiving racist abuse on social media during a U21 game.

Jamal Musiala walks away as Colombia celebrate

Jamal Musiala walks away as Colombia celebrate

Germany end miserable June with defeat to Colombia

The latest setback for the men's national team leaves Hansi Flick’s side looking lost ahead of EURO 2024.

Fußball | Ungarn - Deutschland | Nations League

Fußball | Ungarn - Deutschland | Nations League

Kai Havertz at crossroads amid Arsenal, Bayern Munich links

Kai Havertz has had ups and downs since joining Chelsea, but his time might be over. His next move is a big one.

Jamal Musiala and Hansi Flick

Jamal Musiala and Hansi Flick

Hansi Flick's Germany fail to stop alarm bells ringing

After another defeat, Germany's road to redemption ahead of EURO 2024 next summer continues to be a bumpy one.

Germany's team photo ahead of their international friendly against Ukraine

Germany's team photo ahead of their international friendly against Ukraine

Football: The state of Germany one year ahead of EURO 2024

EURO 2024 is set to kick off in Germany a year from now. Where does the national team stand?

Klara Bühl celebrates a goal against Spain in Euro 2022

Klara Bühl celebrates a goal against Spain in Euro 2022

World Cup 2023: Germany squad announced amid Bayern dispute

Germany's squad announcement was overshadowed by Bayern Munich's decision not to release their players until June 23.

Martina Voss-Tecklenburg

Martina Voss-Tecklenburg

Germany coach calls on FIFA and broadcasters to 'find a way'

Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has voiced her frustration over FIFA's Women's World Cup TV blackout threat.

Germany assistant coach Danny Röhl giving instructions to Germany players Christian Ginter, Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can and Leon Goretzka

Germany assistant coach Danny Röhl giving instructions to Germany players Christian Ginter, Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can and Leon Goretzka

Danny Röhl: 'Bold decisions are important to me'

Hansi Flick's assistant coach talks about German coaching, bold decision-making and how Germany can return to the top.

Dzsenifer Marozsan is presented with flowers and waves to the crowd

Dzsenifer Marozsan is presented with flowers and waves to the crowd

Football: Marozsan farewells Germany after loss to Brazil

In her 112th and final appearance, Dzsenifer Maroszan was unable to prevent Germany's first defeat of 2023.

Germany goalkeeper Merle Frohms catching a ball at head height with both hands in Germany's 1-0 win versus the Netherlands. April 7, 2023, in Sittard in the Netherlands.

Germany goalkeeper Merle Frohms catching a ball at head height with both hands in Germany's 1-0 win versus the Netherlands. April 7, 2023, in Sittard in the Netherlands.

Tale of 2 keepers as Germany scrape by the Netherlands

First-class displays in goal from Merle Frohms and Ann-Katrin Berger helped Germany's women beat the Netherlands 1-0.

Kevin de Bruyne holds a finger in the air in celebration

Kevin de Bruyne holds a finger in the air in celebration

Germany picked off by De Bruyne and Belgium

After a win in their first match since an early World Cup exit, Germany got a reality check against Belgium.

Niclas Füllkrug wheels away after scoring

Niclas Füllkrug wheels away after scoring

Flick's fringe players make case as Germany beat Peru

Germany started their long run of friendlies ahead of a home tournament at Euro 2024 with a 2-0 win over Peru.

Josha Vagnoman looks straight ahead

Josha Vagnoman looks straight ahead

New faces for Germany as Euro 2024 preparations begin

After crashing out of the World Cup at the group stage, Hansi Flick has brought an array of young players into the side.

Deutschland | Hans-Dieter Flick | Bundestrainer deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft

Deutschland | Hans-Dieter Flick | Bundestrainer deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft

Hansi Flick: 'There must never be so much pressure again'

Germany coach Hansi Flick believes off-field distractions put too much pressure on his players at the World Cup.

Manuel Neuer and Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Manuel Neuer and Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Germany's goalkeeper generation after Manuel Neuer and co.

Germany has long been considered a "nation of goalkeepers," but the next generation is finding it tough to get a chance.

Jürgen Klinsmann Porträt

Jürgen Klinsmann Porträt

Jürgen Klinsmann named South Korea's new head coach

The former German striker takes on his fifth coaching role and his first since a chaotic spell at Hertha Berlin.

Colin Bell watches his South Korea team play at the Arnold Clark Cup

Colin Bell watches his South Korea team play at the Arnold Clark Cup

World Cup 2023: Bell plotting to upset adopted homeland

South Korea's women's soccer coach Colin Bell thinks his side can spring a World Cup shock against Germany.

Members of Germany's women's team run on the soccer field during training

Members of Germany's women's team run on the soccer field during training

Germany's women looking to World Cup with optimism

With only a year between the European Championship and the World Cup, there's German optimism ahead of the big one.

Manuel Neuer in goal for Bayern Munich

Manuel Neuer in goal for Bayern Munich

Manuel Neuer interview casts doubt on Bayern Munich future

He may have a broken leg, but the Bayern captain is making his presence felt with an explosive interview.

Kommentarbild von Andreas Sten-Ziemons

Kommentarbild von Andreas Sten-Ziemons

Opinion: Rudi Völler is not the reformer Germany needs

Andreas Sten-Ziemons

Rudi Völler is Germany’s new sporting director. He's no visionary and no reformer, says DW's Andreas Sten-Ziemons.