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Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962) are the only nations to have won consecutive titles. West Germany (1982–1990) and Brazil (1994–2002) are the only nations to appear in three consecutive World Cup finals. Germany has made the most top-four finishes (13), medals (12), as well as the most finals (8). Map of countries' best results
Germany celebrating victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. This is a record of the men's Germany and West Germany's results at the FIFA World Cup.For Germany's World Cup history, FIFA considers only the teams managed by the German Football Association, comprising three periods: Germany (during Nazi era), West Germany and reunified Germany.
the 2006 FIFA World Cup of Germany, as a unified nation Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title World Cup Germany .
West Germany in the 1970 World Cup knocked England out in the quarter-finals 3–2, before they suffered a 4–3 extra-time loss in the semi-final against Italy. This match with five goals in extra time is one of the most dramatic in World Cup history, and is called the "Game of the Century" in both Italy and Germany.
Germany is the only nation to have won both the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Women's World Cup. [7] [8] At the end of the 2014 World Cup, Germany earned the highest Elo rating of any national football team in history, with a record 2,205 points. [9] Germany is also the only European nation that has won a FIFA World Cup in the Americas.
A periodic world cup or world championship usually takes the form of a knockout tournament (possibly with an initial group stage). This is held over a number of days or weeks, with the entrants eventually being whittled down to two, and the tournament culminating in a world cup final. The winner(s) take the title of World Champion(s) and hold ...
Germany is one of only two nations to have won both the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Women's World Cup. [7] [8] At the end of the 2014 World Cup, Germany earned the highest Elo rating of any national football team in history, with a record 2,205 points. [9] Germany is also the only European nation that has won a FIFA World Cup in the Americas.
Football tournament FIFA World Cup final Founded 1930 ; 95 years ago (1930) Current champions Argentina (3rd title) Most successful team(s) Brazil (5 titles) The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The championship ...