FIFA World Cup 2018: Germany team, records, fixtures

German players are seen during a training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018.

German players are seen during a training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018.   | Photo Credit: Reuters

A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

The FIFA World Cup 2018 is scheduled to be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

The final will be held at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Current World Cup squad

Yet to be announced

Coach for 2018:

Germany coach Joachim Loew.

Germany coach Joachim Loew.   | Photo Credit: Reuters

Joachim Loew

Fixtures:

June 17: vs Mexico

June 23: vs Sweden

June 27: vs Korea Republic

Past records

No. of times team has played in WC (number): 18

No. of matches played (number): 106

No. of matches won: 66

No. of matches lost: 20

No. of times lost in finals (Number): 4

No. of times world cup won (number): 4

No. of goals scored in WC: 224

Top 3 players to watch: Toni Kroos, Mario Gomez,Julian Draxier

Road to WC (text): On October 2017, Germany scored a facile 5-1 victory over Azerbaijan with Leon Goretzka scoring a winner.

Player who has played most world cups (appearances): Miroslav Klose:4

Player who has scored most no. of goals (Player:No. of goals): Miroslav Klose:16