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Questions about Germany national football team

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How many FIFA World Cups has Germany won?

Germany has won four FIFA World Cups, in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. This ties Germany with Italy; only Brazil, with five titles, has won more.

What is the Miracle of Bern in German football history?

The Miracle of Bern (Das Wunder von Bern) refers to West Germany's 3-2 victory over Hungary in the 1954 World Cup final in Switzerland. Hungary had been unbeaten in 32 consecutive matches before the final; Helmut Rahn scored the winning goal for West Germany.

Who is Germany's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer?

Miroslav Klose holds the record with 16 World Cup goals across his international career from 2001 to 2014. His 16th goal, scored at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, surpassed the previous record of 14 held by Gerd Müller.

What happened in the Germany vs Brazil 7-1 semi-final at the 2014 World Cup?

Germany defeated Brazil 7-1 in the 2014 World Cup semi-final, scoring four goals in less than seven minutes and leading 5-0 by the 30th minute. The match set multiple records, including the fastest five consecutive goals in World Cup history, with four goals scored in just 400 seconds.

Who was the first person to win the FIFA World Cup as both captain and manager?

Franz Beckenbauer was the first person to win the FIFA World Cup as both captain and manager. He captained West Germany to the 1974 title and managed the team to the 1990 title in Italy.

When did Germany play its first official international football match?

Germany played its first official international match on the 5th of April 1908, against Switzerland in Basel. Switzerland won the match 5-3.