Most successful? But what about Brazil!
Yes, Brazil is also a contender for this title as it has been the champion for the maximum number of times. But in terms of consistency, no team is even close to Germany. Even Brazil has not been able to play in eight finals. German greatness will become even more evident if one dives deep into their history.
In the seven World Cup editions from 1966 to 1990, Germany made the semi-finals six times and the final on five occasions. From 2002 to 2014, Germany qualified for the semi-finals in four straight editions, making the final twice.
This is all ancient history. However, in tough times teams draw inspiration from the past. It looks like German coach Hansi Flick is doing the same. He is counting on the eternal fighting spirit of the Germans. So when asked about the pressure, he replied without hesitation, “We are used to it. We have bounced back from such positions many times in the past as well.”