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Spain vs Germany Head to Head Stats | Football World Cup 2022

Spain and Germany have named experienced squads for the World Cup and will look to secure the top spot in Group E. Both teams have been part of some historic matches in the past and are all set to clash in a few days. 

The 2022 Football World Cup is underway in Qatar. The hosts got off to a terrible start as they lost 2-0 to Ecuador in the tournament's opening match on 20th November 2022. Spain and Germany, two of the biggest names in international football, are drawn in Group E of the Football World Cup. 

Spain won its first match against Costa Rica by a record scoreline of 7-0. Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio, Ferran Torres, Gavi, Carlos Soler and Alvaro Morata all scored for the 2010 champions. Germany lost 1-2 to Japan in their first match. A loss for Germany combined with Japan victory in their next match could knock Germany out of the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup.

Spain vs Germany Football World Cup 2022 Match Date

Expect another thrilling chapter of glorious football rivalry when Spain and Germany meet in the 2022 Football World Cup at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, on 28th November at 12:30 AM IST. 

MatchVenueDateTime (IST)
Germany vs SpainAl Bayt Stadium, Al KhorMonday, 28th November12:30 AM

Spain vs Germany Head-to-head Record

Germany have a slight edge over Spain, winning 9 of the 25 matches played between the two teams. The last time these two teams met was in the 2010 World Cup semi-final, with Spain securing a famous 1-0 victory. Spain went on to lift their first-ever World Cup trophy that year. 

The previous meeting between the two teams was in the 2020 UEFA Nations League and resulted in a stunning 6-0 victory for Spain.

 Spain WonGermany WonDraw
Overall Matches898
In Football World Cups121
Last 5 Matches212

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Spain Squad for Football World Cup 2022

Spain, the 2010 champions, have produced average performances in the last two World Cups and will look to correct that in this edition. Since losing to Italy in the 2020 Euro Championship semi-final, they have won 10 out of the 15 matches played and lost 3 games.

Coach: Luis Enrique

Goalkeepers: Robert Sánchez, David Raya, Unai Simón

Defenders: Eric García, César Azpilicueta, Pau Torres, Jordi Alba, Dani Carvajal, Aymeric Laporte, Alejandro Balde, Hugo Guillamón

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (C), Marcos Llorente, Koke, Gavi, Rodri, Carlos Soler, Pedri 

Forwards: Álvaro Morata, Marco Asensio, Ferran Torres, Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino, Dani Olmo, Pablo Sarabia, Ansu Fati

Germany Squad for Football World Cup 2022

Germany, the 2014 champions, have been impressive under Hansi Flick. They are a young, dynamic team. Since crashing out of the 2020 Euro Championship, they have won 10 of the 16 matches played and lost just 1 game. 

Coach: Hansi Flick

Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (C), Kevin Trapp, Marc-André ter Stegen

Defenders: Antonio Rüdiger, David Raum, Matthias Ginter, Thilo Kehrer, Niklas Süle, Lukas Klostermann, Christian Günter, Nico Schlotterbeck, Armel Bella-Kotchap

Midfielders: Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Mario Götze, Thomas Müller, Jamal Musiala, Jonas Hofmann, Julian Brandt, İlkay Gündoğan, Leroy Sané 

Forwards: Kai Havertz, Niclas Füllkrug, Karim Adeyemi, Youssoufa Moukoko, Serge Gnabry

Spain World Cup Performance

Winners: 2010

Fourth place: 1950

Germany World Cup Performance

Winners: 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014

Runners-up: 1966, 1982, 1986, 2002

Third place: 1934, 1970, 2006, 2010

Fourth place: 1958 

 

FAQs: Spain vs. Germany

How many times have Germany played Spain?

Spain have played Germany 25 times, including 4 matches in the Football World Cup.

How many football World Cups have Germany won?

Germany have won the FIFA World Cup four times, lifting the trophy in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014.

Who is the highest goal scorer for Germany in football World Cup history?

Thomas Muller is the highest goalscorer in the current German squad with 44 goals. He has scored 10 goals in two editions of the Football World Cup.

What is Germany's biggest defeat in football history?

Germany’s biggest-ever defeat in football history came in 1909 when they lost against England Amateurs by a margin of 9-0.

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