What group is Germany part of at the FIFA World Cup 2018?

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Germany was part of Group F at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The group also included Mexico, Sweden, and South Korea, and its matches were played during the tournament in Russia.

Germany entered as the defending world champion after winning the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. However, its 2018 campaign began with a 1–0 loss to Mexico. Germany then defeated Sweden 2–1 before suffering a dramatic 2–0 defeat to South Korea in its final group match.

That result eliminated Germany at the group stage, an extraordinary outcome for the reigning champion. Sweden won Group F, while Mexico finished second and both advanced to the round of 16. South Korea also became famous for ending Germany’s tournament with two late goals. The group label is sometimes confused with the knockout bracket, but “Group F” specifically identifies Germany’s opening-round section.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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