After the sketchy display against the Czech Republic, much was expected of the Nationalmannschaft as they completed their penultimate World Cup qualifying group double-header against Norway in Stuttgart. The result was emphatic, as the team responded with a performance that
Scratchy Germany snatch all three points against spirited Czech Republic
After a successful summer and a much-needed break, the Nationalmannschaft are back in World Cup action with their seventh group qualifier, against the Czech Republic in Prague. Jogi Löw’s men will be looking to maintain their perfect record in the
Germany v Chile Part II: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
For the second time in the space of the week, Joachim Löw’s young and experimental German team were given a thorough working over by South American champions Chile. But as before, they were able to absorb the pressure and go
Stindl strike secures first Confederations Cup victory for Germany against battling Chile
So, it is final time. Germany are up against Chile in St. Petersburg, guaranteeing a new name on the roll of Confederations Cup honour. Joachim Löw’s men have been the hot shots at the tournament with eleven goals, while the
Germany v Mexico: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
In their third Confederations Cup tournament, Joachim Löw’s inexperienced but talented side would go further than any other German squad in the tournament. Beating a brave Mexico 4-1 in Sochi, what was effectively described as a B-team before the tournament
Thoughts on Mexico, and a bit on Chile
Well, huh? After a summer where all their heavy-hitters are sunning themselves in Las Vegas, Miami Beach and parts unknown, U-21 trainer Stefan Kuntz and the Mannschaft’s Joachim Löw have engineered a pair of competent teams that are hitting above
Clinical Germany dispatch brave Mexico in action-packed Sochi semi-final
It is time for the semi-final showdown in Sochi between Joachim Löw’s young Germany team and an experienced Mexico outfit, with the winners meeting Chile in the final in St. Petersburg. In a tense semi-final in Kazan, the South American
Germany make last four as they ease past Cameroon
The equation is simple. A point to make it into the last four, and a better result than Chile to top the group. Germany take on Cameroon in Sochi in their final group phase game, and there are more changes
Germany and Chile share the spoils in Kazan
Having started the tournament with three points against Australia, Germany take on a powerful and experienced Chile at the Kazan Arena. With Cameroon and Australia sharing the spoils earlier in the afternoon, it is all set up for the winner
Germany v Australia: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
It should have been an easy win, but in the end it was a whole lot closer that it should have been. Despite their youth and inexperience, this German team should have taken a limited Australian side to the cleaners,
Goalkeeping gaffes galore as Germany make heavy weather of Australian challenge
Just over a week after their 7-0 World Cup qualification “warm up” against San Marino in Nürnberg, the Mannschaft are in Russia to kick off their Confederations Cup group campaign against Australia in Sochi. Having played host to the Winter
Wagner nets hat-trick as Germany put seven past poor San Marino
The season is not quite over for the Mannschaft, but the last World Cup qualifier of 2016/17 takes place in Nürnberg where Joachim Löw’s young side take on group underdogs San Marino. With the big names all taking time out,