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Germany at the Football World Cup 2018

Spieler der deutschen Nationalmannschaft mit dem Maskottchen Paule — © dpa

Deutsche Fußball-Nationalmannschaft: Vorfreude auf die Fußball WM 2018.

11 facts about the German World Cup team

Who’s playing in the World Cup squad, how many times has Germany been world champion – everything you need to know about the national team before the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Fußball-WM 2018: Fanmeile am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin.

How and where to celebrate the World Cup in Germany

Watching football alone on your TV is passé! Germans love public viewing – preferably with a glass of World Cup beer.

Jogi Löw, Trainer der deutschen Nationalmannschaft.

Joachim Löw, the tactician

National coach Jogi Löw is an ambitious man: he wants Germany to win the World Cup again in 2018. These are his tactics.

Manuel Neuer steht für Deutschland im Tor.

Manuel Neuer, the sweeper-keeper

What is the special strength of Germany’s world-class goalkeeper at the World Cup? Just watch this video!

Thomas Müller, Torschützenkönig von 2010, tritt wieder an.

Thomas Müller, one of a kind

Why the top scorer in 2010 is also Germany’s joker at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Mesut Özil

Mesut Özil, the magician

Nonchalant and brilliant: how Mesut Özil conjures up magical moments in many football matches.

Toni Kroos ist einer der besten Mittelfeldspieler der Welt.

Toni Kroos, the champion

Why Toni Kroos owes his greatest sporting achievement to an error of judgement.

Deutschland gegen Mexiko beim Confed Cup 2017.

Germany vs Mexico

Germany will play Mexico in their first group match. What are the prospects? What you should know about the opposition.

Deutschland gegen Schweden

Germany vs Sweden

The superstar will only be a spectator. All the important facts about the World Cup match Germany vs Sweden.

Südkoreas Top-Spieler Heung Min Son.

Germany vs South Korea

The German national team will be playing the ‘Tigers of Asia’. How strong is this group opponent? Find out here.