The first match of 2018 is upon us, and the last two winners of the World Cup face off in Düsseldorf. World Champions Germany, ranked number one in the world, and a star-studded Spain, currently ranked number six. Compared to
The Spirit of Torino 1990: The New Auswärtstrikot
Back in early November of last year, the DFB officially released the current home Nationaltrikot. Replacing the short-lived design worn during the Confederations Cup last summer, the new layout took its cue from the famous “flag” shirt of the late
Rounding off the year. Hopefully in style.
The second week in November sees Germany close off the year, with two prestige friendlies. The Mannschaft are in England to take on old foes England at Wembley, and four days later they line up in Köln against neighbours France.
Germany make it ten from ten with five goal show against Azerbaijan
The hard work is done, and all that is left now is the final polish. The 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in Belfast ensured Germany’s position at the top of their qualifying group with a perfect nine from nine record,
Northern Ireland v Germany: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
Almost a year after their 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland in Hannover, Germany took on the same opponents in their penultimate match in Belfast. Billed as potentially the toughest of their ten World Cup qualifying matches, it was pretty easy
Germany seal qualification with 3-1 win in Belfast
Leaders Germany are in Belfast for the penultimate match in their World Cup qualifying group, where they take on second-placed Northern Ireland. The Mannschaft just need a point to secure qualification for next year’s finals in Russia – as well
Germany v Norway: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
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
Czech Republic v Germany: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
Germany’s quest to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia resumed in Prague’s Eden Aréna against the Czech Republic, with a scratchy and far from convincing 2-1 victory. In what was a strange game, Joachim Löw’s team started
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
The summer is over, and the real business begins
It was a glorious summer for German football, with Stefan Kuntz’s Under-21 team winning the European Championship, and the experimental squad securing a first Confederations Cup victory in Russia. After close to two months of international football starvation, we are
Azerbaijan v Germany: Match Analysis and Player Ratings
Nobody expected anything less than a German win against Azerbaijan, and the Mannschaft duly delivered. Up against a busy and well-drilled opponent Jogi Löw’s side stuck to Plan A, and scored four excellent goals as they maintained their perfect record
Schürrle bags brace as Germany go five from five in Baku
After the 1-0 friendly win against England in Dortmund, Germany resume their World Cup qualifying campaign with a trip to Azerbaijan. Having started their campaign brightly, the Azeris would come unstuck with a 4-0 defeat in Belfast against Northern Ireland,