Germany open their World Cup campaign against Curacao today, looking to put behind their nightmare tournament last time out.
Die Mannschaft were sent packing from Qatar in the group stages, as they were denied a place in the knockout rounds in the most dramatic of fashions on the third and final matchday.
The Germans, overseen by Hansi Flick, beat Costa Rica 4-2 but bowed out on goal difference after Japan stunned Spain to top Group E in the Middle East.
This time, Julian Nagelsmann will be hoping to avoid a repeat, and he will also be wanting to go further…
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