Arriving as defending champions, Germany carried the weight of their 2014 triumph into 2018. Under Joachim Löw, they set out to do what so few ever manage win it twice in a row.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 6 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
In a sobering defence of their title, Germany failed to advance beyond the group stage, a humbling outcome for the holders. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Arriving as defending champions, Germany endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a narrow 0-1 loss to Mexico, a hard-fought 2-1 win against Sweden, and a 0-2 defeat against Korea Republic. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Germany's campaign ended at the first round.
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Failed to score in 2 of 3 matches eliminated in the group stage.
Toni Kroos led Germany's attack with 1 goal at the 2018 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Reus, both with 1.
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Boateng sent off vs Sweden.
The tactical mind behind Germany's 2018 campaign. In charge for 3 consecutive World Cups 17 World Cup matches managed in total.
The team's strategy relied heavily on counter-attacking moves, but their defense was often exposed by swift attacks from opponents. The squad size of 23 provided a good balance between experience and youth.
