Germany Football Team Preview

European powerhouses Germany are one to watch at the 2022 World Cup, even though they don’t have the standout superstar many of their rivals have. What Germany do have is a talented squad, capable of going all the way in Qatar.

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What is Germany’s world ranking?

Germany are currently 11th in FIFA’s world rankings, sitting just outside the top 10 behind Denmark, Portugal and the Netherlands. Hansi Flick took over after their disappointing performance at Euro 2020 and has been steadily climbing the rankings with Germany ever since. A strong showing at the 2022 World Cup should see ‘Die Mannschaft’ back in the top 10.

What group are Germany in?

Germany are in Group E for the 2022 World Cup. They will face Costa Rica, Japan and Spain. See all the World Cup groups for this year’s biggest football event.

What are Germany’s previous World Cup results?

Germany are one of the most successful teams in World Cup history, having won the tournament four times. They have made it to at least the quarter-final stage on 17 of their 19 previous World Cup appearances and won as recently as 2014 in Brazil. Germany’s other wins came in 1954, 1974 and 1990, and they have also finished as runners-up four separate times. However, they crashed out in the group stage at the last World Cup and will hope to bounce back in style in Qatar.

What was Germany’s qualifying record for the 2022 World Cup?

Germany’s qualifying group didn’t look like it would present too many challenges on paper, and that’s exactly how it proved. Hansi Flick’s side cruised through the group stages with nine wins out of 10, although they did suffer a shock home defeat to North Macedonia. Goals were shared evenly around the team, although the trio of Serge Gnabry, Ilkay Gundogan and Timo Werner helped themselves to five goals each.

Who is the head coach of Germany at the 2022 World Cup?

Hansi Flick was a former assistant manager for the Germany international side, playing an important role as they won the World Cup in 2014. After a treble-winning spell with Bayern Munich, Flick succeeded his former boss Joachim Low as Germany head coach in 2021. He started his reign with a 10-game unbeaten run and will hope to carry his winning record into Qatar.

Who is the captain of Germany at the 2022 World Cup?

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is Germany’s captain and won the World Cup with the team in 2014. The superb stopper won the Golden Glove award in Brazil as the tournament’s best goalkeeper and has lifted virtually every club trophy available across a 10-plus year spell with Bayern Munich. A second World Cup would be a fitting conclusion to Neuer’s highly-decorated career.

Who are the star players for Germany at the 2022 World Cup?

Germany have a range of exciting young talent, including the brilliant Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala, but are led by some experienced heads. Thomas Muller is an on-field leader with phenomenal tournament pedigree, with Ilkay Gundogan’s midfield guile unlocking defences. Joshua Kimmich is a maestro in midfield, while Serge Gnabry and Timo Warner provide explosive finishing up top.

What are Germany’s group fixtures at the 2022 World Cup?

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Germany’s squad for the 2022 World Cup

Each country has a 26-man squad at the 2022 World Cup. Here is who Germany are taking to Qatar.

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