Germany returned to the World Cup in 1998, looking to improve on their 1994 knockout-round exit. Under Berti Vogts, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Germany showed enough quality to navigate the group stage, but their campaign ended in the knockout rounds before the latter stages. With 8 goals in 5 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 Mexico in the Round of 16, and were overpowered by Croatia in the Quarter-finals. Croatia proved to be a step too far, and Germany's campaign came to a decisive end in the the quarters.
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Oliver Bierhoff led Germany's attack with 3 goals 2 in the group stage and 1 in the round of 16 at the 1998 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Klinsmann, both with 3. A specialist in decisive moments, with goals in the closing stages that changed the course of matches.
Conceded in only 3 of 5 matches
The tactical mind behind Germany's 1998 campaign. At the helm since the 1994 World Cup 10 World Cup matches managed in total.
Germany employed a counter-attacking strategy, relying on swift transitions from defense to offense. This approach allowed them to capitalize on their strong attacking line, led by Oliver Bierhoff and Jürgen Klinsmann.
