When did the Germany national football team play its first official match?
The Germany national football team played its first official match on the 5th of April 1908 in Basel against Switzerland. The Swiss side won that game by a score of 5, 3.
Questions about Germany national football team
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Who holds the record for most goals scored for the Germany national football team?
Miroslav Klose is Germany's all-time top scorer with 71 goals across 137 matches from 2001 to 2014. He won the Golden Boot with five goals during the 2006 World Cup hosted in Germany.
How many European Championships has the Germany national football team won?
Germany has won three European Championships: in 1972, 1980, and 1996. They finished as runners-up three times including losses to Denmark in 1992 and Spain in 2008.
Which head coach led the Germany national football team to victory in the 1974 World Cup?
Helmut Schön succeeded Sepp Herberger and guided West Germany to victory in 1974. The team defeated the Netherlands 2, 1 in Munich to win the tournament on home soil.
When did Nike take over kit supply duties for the Germany national football team?
Nike took over kit supply duties for the Germany national football team in March 2024 after Adidas supplied kits for 70 years starting in 1954. Three stars were added above the crest in 1996 to symbolize titles won in 1954, 1974, and 1990.