Kickoff of the European Championship tournament - Scottish player Müller achieved the greatest victory with a score of 2:0 in his 1013th match.
In the realm of German football, the national team is set to face off against Scotland in Munich for the first match of the European Championship, airing at 8 pm on ZDF and MagentaTV. This marks the 1013th game in the DFB's history, with 583 wins, 210 draws, and 219 losses. The goal difference is positive at 2269:1195.
Moving onto the European Championship Finals, the DFB selection has managed to secure three titles in 1972, 1980, and 1996. There have also been unfortunate loses in 1976, 1992, and 2008. Out of the 53 games played, 27 were won while 13 were drawn, and similarly, 13 were lost. Bastian Schweinsteiger is the German EM record player with 18 appearances under his belt.
For Julian Nagelsmann, this is his debut tournament as the national coach. So far, he's only played friendly matches with the DFB team. The team's balance under his guidance has been impressive with four wins, two draws, and two losses, along with an incredible goal difference of 13:10. He has led the DFB team to four consecutive unbeaten games.
Moving on to Scotland, the DFB team has won eight out of 17 games played against them. Five games ended in draws, and four games were lost. Germany's biggest victory against Scotland took place during the group stage of the 1992 EM, with a score of 2:0. The most recent encounter was in September 2015 where Thomas Müller scored twice and Ilkay Gündogan scored the winning goal. Gündogan is the top scorer for the DFB against the Scots, netting four times.
Regarding the squad, three players - Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, and Toni Kroos - have participated in the European Championship four times. Neuer, Müller, and Kroos are also the most experienced players in the DFB squad when it comes to international matches. Müller currently tops the list with 129 international appearances, followed by Neuer with 119 and Kroos with 109. Joshua Kimmich and captain Gündogan are other experienced players with 86 and 77 international appearances, respectively. Surprisingly, goalkeeper Oliver Baumann is the only player in the 26-man squad without a national team appearance. The DFB's all-time record holder is Lothar Matthaus, who played 150 international matches.
As for top scorers, only Kai Havertz has scored in the EM for the DFB team, finding the net twice in the last tournament. Germany was knocked out in the round of 16 after a 0:2 loss against England in 2021. Thomas Müller is the leading scorer in Nagelsmann's squad with an impressive 45 goals. Ilkay Gündogan is not far behind with 18 goals, followed by Toni Kroos (17), Kai Havertz (16), Leroy Sane (13), and Niclas Füllkrug (11). Miroslav Klose, the DFB's record scorer, has scored a staggering 71 goals in his career.
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The upcoming European Championship match in Munich will be broadcast on ZDF and MagentaTV at 8 pm, featuring the DFB team against Scotland. This is the 1013th game for Germany, with a notable win count of 583 victories.
Julian Nagelsmann is making his debut as the national coach in this tournament, having led the DFB team to an impressive balance in friendly matches. The DFB team has won eight games against Scotland, with Müller scoring twice in the most recent encounter.
Germany won their largest victory against Scotland during the 1992 EM, with a score of 2:0. Bastian Schweinsteiger holds the record for the most EM appearances with 18 games, while Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, and Toni Kroos have participated four times.
The squad includes experienced players like Joshua Kimmich and captain Ilkay Gündogan, who have 86 and 77 international appearances, respectively. However, Oliver Baumann is the only player in the 26-man squad without a national team appearance.
Moving forward, the DFB team aims to secure their fourth title in the European Championship Finals, having won in 1972, 1980, and 1996. Thomas Müller, with 129 international appearances, is the most experienced player in the squad, followed by Neuer and Kroos with 119 and 109 appearances, respectively.
Toni Kroos is one of the top scorers in the DFB squad with 17 goals, while Müller leads with 45 goals. The DFB team faces a challenge in this tournament, as they were eliminated in the round of 16 during the last European Championship, losing 0:2 against England.
The European Championship tournament schedule includes qualification matches in Bavaria, as well as other international matches across nations. Germany has a rich soccer history, having produced legendary players such as Miroslav Klose, who scored a record 71 goals in his career.
Germany's Captain Gündogan, Müller, Neuer, and Kroos have been instrumental in the national team's success not only during the European Championship but also in other international matches and tournaments, cementing their place in soccer history.
Finally, Julian Nagelsmann, as a new coach, brings fresh ideas and strategies to the DFB team, aiming to excel in this tournament and prove their worth in the world of international soccer, following in the footsteps of Germany's legendary soccer players from past generations.
