The Germany national team is being referred to as a „mercenary troop“, „foreign legion“ and „pseudo-German“ by parts of the AfD. The leadership around Weidel and Chrupalla is sensitive to this.

What happened?

The AfD has criticized the Germany national team in recent comments about the World Cup. The criticism is directed at the team's composition.

Why is it important for the Germany national team?

The criticism can affect the team's morale. The Germany national team has a recent record of 3W-1D-1L (DLWWW, most recent first) and is facing its next match against the Netherlands on 09/24/2026.

What comes next?

The next match against the Netherlands will be crucial. The Germany national team must prepare for the challenge. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 06/29/2026 | Paraguay | 1-1 | The Germany national team will prepare for the World Cup and hopes for a successful campaign.