Germany women's national football team
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| Germany women's national football team | |
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| Country | Germany |
| Association | German Football Association |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Coach | Horst Hrubesch (interim) |
| Captain | Alexandra Popp |
| Most caps | Birgit Prinz (214) |
| Top scorer | Birgit Prinz (128) |
| FIFA trigram | GER |
| FIFA max date | December 2003 – June 2015 |
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| First game | FRG 5–1 SUI , (Koblenz, West Germany; 10 November 1982) |
| Largest win | GER 17–0 KAZ , (Wiesbaden, Germany; 19 November 2011) |
| Largest loss | USA 6–0 GER , (Decatur, United States; 14 March 1996) |
| World Cup first | 1991 |
| World Cup best | Champions (2003, 2007) |
| Olympic first | 1996 |
| Olympic best | Gold medal (2016) |
| Continental cup apps | 11 |
| Continental cup first | 1989 |
| Continental cup best | Champions (1989, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013) |
Germany women's national football team is governed by the German Football Association and is one of the most successful teams in the history of the women's game. The team has won the FIFA Women's World Cup twice and holds a record eight UEFA Women's Championship titles. Known for its tactical discipline and physical prowess, the side has produced numerous world-class players who have dominated European and global competitions for decades.
History
The team played its first official international match in 1982 against Switzerland under the auspices of the West German association. Early success came swiftly with victory at the 1989 European Championship, a tournament organized by UEFA. The era of dominance was solidified under coaches like Tina Theune and later Silvia Neid, who guided the team to back-to-back World Cup triumphs at the 2003 and 2007 editions, defeating opponents like Sweden and Brazil. The team also claimed the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, adding to an illustrious trophy cabinet that includes three bronze medals from the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Team image
Traditionally, the team wears white shirts, black shorts, and white socks, mirroring the colors of the Germany men's national football team. The iconic Adidas three stripes are featured on the kits. Their home matches are played across various stadiums in Germany, including the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne and the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart. The team's nickname, "Die Nationalelf," is shared with the men's team, and they maintain a fierce rivalry with neighbors like the Netherlands and traditional powers like the United States.
Results and fixtures
The team's schedule is managed by the German Football Association and includes UEFA Women's Nations League matches, qualification campaigns for the UEFA Women's Championship and FIFA Women's World Cup, and high-profile international friendlies. Recent campaigns have seen them compete in major tournaments such as the 2022 UEFA Women's Championship in England, where they finished as runners-up to the Lionesses. Their fixtures are regularly held at venues like the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg and the WWK Arena in Augsburg.
Players
Current squad selection is overseen by interim coach Horst Hrubesch, with Alexandra Popp of VfL Wolfsburg serving as captain. Legendary figures include record cap-holder and scorer Birgit Prinz, a three-time FIFA World Player of the Year winner, and stalwarts like Bettina Wiegmann and Renate Lingor. The current generation features stars such as Lena Oberdorf from VfL Wolfsburg, Giulia Gwinn of Bayern Munich, and goalkeeper Merle Frohms of VfL Wolfsburg. Many players develop their careers in the domestic Frauen-Bundesliga.
Honours
The team's honours are unparalleled in European football. They are two-time champions of the FIFA Women's World Cup (2003, 2007) and have won the UEFA Women's Championship a record eight times (1989, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013). They secured the Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and have won three bronze medals at the FIFA Women's World Cup (1995, 2003, 2015). The team has also won the Algarve Cup multiple times.
See also
* Germany men's national football team * Frauen-Bundesliga * DFB-Pokal Frauen * List of Germany women's international footballers * United States women's national soccer team
References
Category:Germany women's national football team Category:National women's association football teams Category:European national women's association football teams