Germany have won the FIFA World Cup four times (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014). They have also won the European Championship (1972, 1980, 1996). The team was founded in 1900.
Overview
Germany's national football team is administered by the German Football Association, the DFB, which was founded in 1900. The team has won the FIFA World Cup four times, in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014, and has claimed the UEFA European Championship on three occasions, in 1972, 1980 and 1996. Germany also won the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017. These results place the team among the most decorated in international football history.
The current squad includes experienced figures such as goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and defender Antonio Rüdiger, alongside younger players including Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala. Joshua Kimmich operates in defence and midfield and is a consistent presence in selection. The squad reflects a blend of established internationals and emerging talent from the Bundesliga and other European leagues.
Germany compete in UEFA Nations League fixtures and maintain a regular international schedule throughout the calendar year.
