Dive into the past and explore the full roster of the Germany World Cup Squad 1998 and get to know the players who represented the country in the 1998 World Cup. Discover the names that made this team unforgettable.
The year was 1998 and the world was captivated by the fever of the FIFA World Cup.
In the heart of Europe, the Germany national football team was preparing for a journey that would etch their names in history.
Led by their charismatic captain, Jürgen Klinsmann, the squad was determined to bring glory back to their homeland.
With a perfect blend of experience and youth, the Germany team embarked on their quest for the coveted trophy.
Germany World Cup Squad 1998
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The First Round: A Casual Stroll
As always, Germany took their time to warm up in the group stage matches. Frankly, it seemed like they were just going through the motions.
But hey, don’t they always?
Their first match against the United States ended with a comfortable 2-0 victory, setting the tone for the games to come.
The clash with Yugoslavia turned out to be a thrilling encounter, resulting in an exciting 2-2 draw.
And to finish off the first round, Germany triumphed over Iran with another impressive 2-0 win.
Knockout Stage: The Magic Begins
The real magic began when Germany entered the knockout stage.
Against Mexico, they showcased their true potential and sailed through with a 2-1 victory, thanks to the exceptional goals from Oliver Bierhoff and Jürgen Klinsmann.
The fans were ecstatic, and the team was brimming with confidence.
Quarterfinals: A Bitter Defeat
But alas, every journey has its ups and downs. In the quarterfinals, Germany faced a formidable opponent, Croatia.
Unfortunately, they were down to ten men and struggled to find the back of the net.
Croatia took full advantage of the situation and secured a memorable 3-0 win, sealing Germany’s fate in the tournament.
It was a bitter defeat, but the team fought valiantly until the end.
Germany World Cup Squad 1998
| Goalkeepers | ||||||
| Oliver Kahn | Bayern München | |||||
| Andreas Köpke | Olympique Marseille | |||||
| Jens Lehmann | AC Milan | |||||
| Defenders | ||||||
| Markus Babbel | Bayern München | |||||
| Thomas Helmer | Bayern München | |||||
| Jürgen Kohler | Borussia Dortmund | |||||
| Lothar Matthäus | Bayern München | |||||
| Stefan Reuter | Borussia Dortmund | |||||
| Olaf Thon | FC Schalke 04 | |||||
| Christian Wörns | Paris Saint-Germain | |||||
| Midfielders | ||||||
| Steffen Freund | Borussia Dortmund | |||||
| Dietmar Hamann | Newcastle United | |||||
| Thomas Häßler | Borussia Dortmund | |||||
| Jörg Heinrich | ACF Fiorentina | |||||
| Jens Jeremies | Bayern München | |||||
| Andreas Möller | Borussia Dortmund | |||||
| Michael Tarnat | Bayern München | |||||
| Christian Ziege | AC Milan | |||||
| Forwards | ||||||
| Oliver Bierhoff | AC Milan | |||||
| Ulf Kirsten | Bayer Leverkusen | |||||
| Jürgen Klinsmann | ||||||
| Olaf Marschall | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | |||||
| Manager | ||||||
| Berti Vogts | ||||||
| Goalkeeping Coach | ||||||
| Sepp Maier | ||||||
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