The German national team is on the verge of a transformation, which could reach far into the DFB. After the last game against Paraguay on June 29, 2026, with a result of 1-1, it is clear that something needs to be changed.

What happened?

The German national team has a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last five games.

Why it matters

Other nations like France and Spain have already shown how to overcome crises. France, for example, has rebuilt after the 2010 Knysna fiasco with Didier Deschamps as national coach and has since celebrated great successes.

What comes next?

Germany will face the Netherlands on September 24, 2026. It remains to be seen whether the team can learn from the crises of the super-nations. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-29 | Paraguay | 1:1 | | 2026-09-24 | Netherlands | - |

The Netherlands and pragmatism

The Dutch low point made headlines worldwide. Both for the 2016 European Championship and the 2018 World Cup, the team missed qualification. For too long, they held on to the vice-world champions of 2010, only then making a clear cut. Ronald Koeman became the national coach, broke with the sacred 4-3-3 system in his first term, and defensively opted for a three- or five-man chain.