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Nagelsmann: “We can take a big step”
Germany can secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a victory against Slovakia on Monday night. On the day before the match, coach Julian Nagelsmann and Oliver Baumann spoke to DFB.de about their final group game.
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Three for Bischof and two for Karl: U21s cruise past Malta
The Germany U21s picked up their third win in four games in their EUROs qualifying campaign. At the Sportpark Ronhof in Fürth, Antonio Di Salvo’s side beat Malta 6-0, thanks to goals from Tom Bischof, Lennart Karl and Muhammed Damar.
Nagelsmann: “Football is a results-based sport, and we got the result we needed”
Germany’s men’s national team remain top of their Group A, after picking up three more important points against Luxembourg in their penultimate World Cup qualifier.
Woltemade at the double as Germany beat Luxembourg
Julian Nagelsmann’s side travelled to Luxembourg and came away as 2-0 winners in front of 9,214 spectators. This win means they keep their position at the top of the qualifying group.
Nagelsmann: “Tah to captain the side against Luxembourg – now he knows”
Germany want to take their penultimate step towards winning their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup on Friday evening (kick-off 20:45 CET), when they face Luxembourg away from home.
Nagelsmann: “No more slip-ups allowed”
The Germany national team have met up in Wolfsburg for their final camp of the year ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg on Friday (20:45 CET) and Slovakia next Monday (20:45 CET).
Road to Women’s World Cup 2027: Germany’s fixture list announced
Following last Tuesday's group draw event in Nyon, the dates for Germany's fixtures against Norway, Austria and Slovenia have been confirmed.
Bernd Neuendorf re-elected as DFB president
Bernd Neuendorf has been re-elected as president of the German Football Association (DFB). He received unanimous backing from all 253 voting delegates at the first DFB Bundestag to be held at the DFB Campus on Friday in Frankfurt am Main.
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New DFB presidential board convenes
Following the conclusion of the 45th Ordinary DFB Bundestag at the DFB Campus in Frankfurt am Main, the newly elected presidential board of the German Football Association (DFB) held its inaugural meeting.
Di Salvo calls up Karl and Ibrahimovic to U21 side
Antonio Di Salvo has named his Germany U21 squad for the final international break of 2025, as the team prepare to face Malta and Georgia in qualifiers for UEFA U21 EURO 2027.
German FA Confirms Strengthened Commitment to Women’s Football
At the German Football Association (DFB) General Assembly on Friday, 7th November 2025, leaders across German football reaffirmed the organisation’s leadership and commitment to advancing women’s football across Germany.
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DFB-Pokal round of 16: BVB face Leverkusen, Stuttgart away in Bochum
The draw for the DFB-Pokal round of 16 has been made. Reigning champions VfB Stuttgart will travel to second-division side VfL Bochum, while Borussia Dortmund will take on Bayer 04 Leverkusen in an all-NRW clash.
Nagelsmann names 25-man squad for final two World Cup qualifiers
Head coach Julian Nagelsmann has called up 25 players for Germany's last two internationals of the year against Luxembourg and Slovakia.
Zalando becomes a new main sponsor of the DFB
Zalando have agreed a new partnership with the DFB, running until 2030 initially.
New adidas Germany home kit unveiled
The Germany national teams’ new home kit has been revealed by long-term DFB partner adidas. The jersey pays tribute to some of Germany’s most iconic World Cup kits and greatest tournament triumphs.
World Cup qualifying: Germany women to face Norway, Austria and Slovenia
The draw for the 2027 Women's World Cup took place today in Nyon, Switzerland. Germany will face Norway, Austria and Slovenia next year as they endeavour to book their spot in the final competition in Brazil.
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Record winners Bayern through to the round of 16
Record cup winners FC Bayern München, fellow Bundesliga sides SC Freiburg and 1.FC Union Berlin and second-tier team SV Darmstadt 98 all booked their places in the next round of the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday evening.
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Fourth-division side Illertissen fall short against Magdeburg
Regionalliga Bayern side FV Illertissen missed out on another upset in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. Elsewhere, Bayer Leverkusen, VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Kaiserslautern all progressed.
2-2 draw in France sees Germany reach Nations League final
Germany’s women’s national team are through to the UEFA Women’s Nations League final for the very first time. After winning the first leg 1-0, a 2-2 draw in Caen was enough for Christian Wück’s side to book their place in the final.
Leipzig, Gladbach, Bochum and St. Pauli through to round of 16
Four more sides progressed to the round of 16 in the DFB-Pokal following an action-packed evening on Tuesday.
Dortmund reach last 16 after penalty shootout
Dortmund, Kiel, HSV and Hertha BSC became the first sides to advance to the round of 16 in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday evening.
Bühl strike gives Germany first-leg win over France
Germany’s women’s national team have taken a big step towards the UEFA Women’s Nations League final thanks to a 1-0 win over France in the first leg of their semi-final.
Oberdorf suffers ACL tear, Dallmann called up to take her place
Medical tests held in Munich on Monday confirmed that the midfielder is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after tearing the ACL in her right knee.
U21s come from behind to win 2-1 in Northern Ireland
Germany’s U21 national team recorded their second win in three European Championship qualifiers. Antonio Di Salvo’s side came from behind to beat Northern Ireland 2-1 in Belfast, with goals from Assan Ouédraogo (79’) and Dzenan Pejcinovic (83’).
Three newcomers and four returnees called up for Nations League semi-finals
Head coach Christian Wück has named his squad for the upcoming UEFA Women's nations league semi-finals against France.
Nagelsmann: “A valuable learning experience and a big step forward”
Germany earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Northern Ireland in an intense contest at a raucous Windsor Park in Belfast. Julian Nagelsmann reflected on the lessons learned afterwards.
Woltemade: “That goal was really important for me.”
The Germany national side got a step closer to qualifying for next year’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland. Here is the reaction to Monday night’s game in Belfast.
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Tenacious spirit and Woltemade’s shoulder enough to secure victory in Northern Ireland
Germany beat Northern Ireland in Belfast last night, with Nick Woltemade's goal proving enough to separate the sides in their fourth World Cup qualifying fixture.
Nagelsmann: “We need a strong performance to win tomorrow”
Head coach Julian Nagelsmann and centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck spoke to the media on the eve of Germany’s World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland in Belfast on Monday (20:45 CEST).
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U21s suffer defeat to Greece despite attempt at comeback
Germany U21 fell 3-2 to Greece in their second EUROs qualifier. Despite coming back to level the game from two goals down, Germany couldn't do enough to avoid defeat in Jena.
Statement 4-0 victory over Luxembourg in Sinsheim
Germany put in a convincing performance on Friday night in Sinsheim to defeat Luxembourg 4-0, thus picking up another crucial three points in their World Cup qualification campaign.
Nagelsmann: “A deserved win – one which we needed”
Germany impressed tonight with a 4-0 victory against Luxembourg in Sinsheim. DFB.de gathered the post-match reactions from Julian Nagelsmann and the team.
Nagelsmann: “I’m expecting a strong opponent”
Germany are preparing for the third match of their World Cup qualifying campaign as they take on Luxembourg in Sinsheim on Friday (20:45 CEST). Julian Nagelsmann and Serge Gnabry spoke at the pre-match press conference on Thursday.
Sara Däbritz announces her retirement from international football
After many successful years playing for the Germany women’s national side, Sara Däbritz has announced that she will be taking a step back from international football. The 30-year-old made her debut in 2013, and since then has played 111 times.
Collins and Wanner called up for U21 EUROs qualifiers
The U21 side will take on Greece and Northern Ireland in their two EUROs qualifiers during October’s international break, as they look to book their place in the tournament which will take place across Albania and Serbia in 2027.
One newcomer and five returnees set to face Luxembourg and Northern Ireland
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced his 24-man squad as the side prepare to take on Luxembourg and Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifying fixtures.
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World Cup winner Boateng announces retirement
2014 World Cup winner Jérôme Boateng has announced the end of his playing career.
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U21s kick off EUROs qualification with stunning win as Tresoldi bags hat-trick
The Germany U21 national team have begun their European U21 Championship qualifying campaign with what can only be described as a perfect start after securing a 5-0 victory over Latvia in Rostock.
Nagelsmann: “We had to win this game, and we did just that”
Germany’s World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland ended in a hard fought 3-1 win. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann spoke to DFB.de to discuss his thoughts after the game.
Amiri: “We stood our ground”
Germany delivered the response they were looking for after losing 2-0 to Slovakia in their World Cup qualifying opener. Julian Nagelsmann’s team bounced back with a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in Cologne.
Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in Cologne
Germany got their World Cup qualifying campaign up and running with a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in front of 43,169 fans in Cologne. Serge Gnabry, Nadiem Amiri and Florian Wirtz got the goals.
World Cup winner with a mind to match his head: thank you, Mats Hummels!
Mats Hummels will receive an official send-off from the DFB before Germany's World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland on Sunday night.
Nagelsmann: "We have to encourage each other"
Head coach Julian Nagelsmann and goalkeeper Oliver Baumann spoke at the pre-match press conference ahead of the match against Northern Ireland.
Ansah and Pejcinovic on target as Germany U21s win in Albania
A new-look Germany U21 side recorded a 2-0 victory in Elbasan against EURO 2027 co-hosts Albania.
Nagelsmann: “We need to play football with passion”
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann spoke to DFB.de after his side’s disappointing 2-0 loss against Slovakia, expanding on things such as the reasons for the defeat, the lack of a real mentality, and the upcoming tie with Northern Ireland on Sunday.
Historic defeat for Germany in Slovakia
Germany suffered a bitter setback at the start of World Cup qualifying, losing 2-0 away to Slovakia in Bratislava. The result means Julian Nagelsmann’s side sit bottom of Group A.
Kimmich: “We lacked all the key ingredients”
The Germany team and Julian Nagelsmann didn’t shy away from criticism following their bitterly disappointing 2-0 defeat in Bratislava and a poor start to World Cup qualifying. The players and head coach offered frank assessments after the match.
Germany to face Ivory Coast and Finland in 2026
A pair of fixtures for the Germany men's national team were confirmed by the DFB today, with the games set to take place at home to Ivory Coast and Finland in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup 26, subject to future results.
Nagelsmann: “It’s always good to set yourself goals”
The Germany national team are set to start their bid for qualification for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA, with Nagelsmann’s side coming up against Luxembourg, Northern Ireland and Slovakia in Group A.
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Holders Stuttgart head to Mainz, Frankfurt host Dortmund
The 16 ties for the second round of the DFB-Pokal were drawn at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on Sunday afternoon. Defending champions VfB Stuttgart will travel to 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the standout tie of the round.
U21 side welcomes ten new faces for European Championship qualifiers
U21 head coach Antonio Di Salvo has named his squad for the upcoming international fixtures, including the opening European Championship qualifier against Latvia.
Late Kane goal sends Bayern into second round
Bayern München needed a late goal from Harry Kane to see off SV Wehen Wiesbaden in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, completing the line-up for Sunday's second-round draw.
Nagelsmann: “Baumann will be our number one”
After announcing his squad for September's World Cup qualifiers, Julian Nagelsmann discussed his three new call-ups, the goalkeeper position, and his expectations heading into the qualifiers.
Nagelsmann calls up uncapped Collins, Dahmen and Nebel
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced his 23-man squad for the start of the World Cup qualifying campaign. Germany face Slovakia on 4th September before hosting Northern Ireland on 7th September.
Holders Stuttgart through to second round of DFB-Pokal after penalty shootout
Defending champions VfB Stuttgart booked their place in the second round of the DFB-Pokal after a dramatic 8-7 win on penalties against 2. Bundesliga side Eintracht Braunschweig.
Fortuna fight back – Mainz, Hertha and Dortmund also through
Four more teams secured their place in the second round of the DFB-Pokal on Monday evening, including a fightback from Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Augsburg, Kiel and Elversberg all advance
Sunday evening’s first-round ties in the DFB-Pokal saw all three favourites book their place in the next round.
Late drama in Regensburg as string of favourites progress
Sunday afternoon in the DFB-Pokal first round delivered a mix of drama and emphatic victories, although a string of favourites ultimately progressed.
Viktoria Köln and FV Engers fall short of first-round upsets
3. Liga side Viktoria Köln and fifth-tier outfit FV Engers were unable to spring surprises in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, with favourites SC Paderborn 07 and Eintracht Frankfurt progressing on Sunday lunchtime.
Cottbus get the better of Hannover in the DFB-Pokal
Energie Cottbus provided a cupset on Saturday evening, winning 1-0 against second-division side Hannover 96. SC Freiburg recorded a 2-0 victory at Sportfreunde Lotte and SV Darmstadt 98 won 2-1 in Lübeck.
Illertissen knock 1. FC Nürnberg out on penalties in the DFB-Pokal
FV Illertissen provided the biggest upset to date of this season’s DFB-Pokal, while Heidenheim, Hoffenheim, St. Pauli, Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig all progressed too.
HSV and Bochum progress to second round after extra-time
Hamburger SV and VfL Bochum became the next two sides to book their place in the second round of the DFB-Pokal on Saturday afternoon.
Leverkusen, Union, Magdeburg and Bielefeld reach second round
The 2025/26 DFB-Pokal campaign got underway on Friday evening with wins for the favourites and one twist. Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 1. FC Magdeburg and 1. FC Union Berlin and Arminia Bielefeld all progressed in their first-round ties.
Florian Wirtz named Men’s Footballer of the Year
National team star Florian Wirtz has been voted as Germany’s men’s Player of the Year for the first time. The 22-year-old, who left Bayer Leverkusen to join Liverpool FC this summer, came out on top in a vote run by sport magazine kicker.
Gwinn and Berger share the title of Germany’s Women’s Footballer of the Year
For the first time since 1996, two players will share the women’s Footballer of the Year award. Germany captain Giulia Gwinn (FC Bayern) and goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC) both received 145 of the overall 608 votes.
Berger nominated for the Yashin Trophy
Ann-Katrin Berger, who impressed at this summer’s European Championship, has been nominated for the Yashin Trophy, while Klara Bühl and Florian Wirtz are among the nominees for the Ballon d'Or.
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