Germany arrived at the 1958 World Cup, a familiar presence on football's biggest stage.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 |
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4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 3 |
Germany exceeded many expectations with a deep run that took them to the semi-finals of the tournament. With 12 goals in 6 games, they carried a consistent attacking threat throughout.
Germany emerged from the group stage unbeaten, showing resilience in a tough opening round. They edged past Yugoslavia in the Quarter-finals, and were overpowered by Sweden in the Semi-finals. Defeat in the the semis and the third-place match left Germany in fourth, but the journey to the last four had already exceeded expectations.
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12scored14conceded
Scored in every match conceded 14 in 6 matches.
Helmut Rahn led Germany's attack with 6 goals 4 in the group stage, 1 in the quarter-finals and 1 in the third-place match at the 1958 World Cup. A striker who set the tone early, with goals before the 20th minute that put opponents on the back foot.
The tactical mind behind Germany's 1958 campaign. Managed 2 nations at World Cups 14 World Cup matches managed in total.
Sepp Herberger's team relied on a strong defense and the attacking prowess of players like Helmut Rahn to progress through the tournament. However, they struggled with their consistency in front of goal.
