Football (known as soccer in North America), also known as Fußball in Germany, is the most popular sport in Germany. Germany has solidified its status as one of the footballing powerhouses in the world with its four Cup titles
The game of football, known as soccer in North America, was introduced to Germany by August Hermann and Konrad Koch, two schoolteachers, and the sport slowly became one of the most popular sports in the country. Germany's first official international match was played against Switzerland on April 5, 1908
Before the formation of the Bundesliga, football in Germany was at an amateur level until 1949, after which semi-professional leagues were established in the country. The top-flight league Bundesliga began in 1963-64, and clubs from all over the country applied for admission into the newly formed league
Germany was split into East and West Germany in 1949. Both the countries would go on to play football on the big stage, with West Germany becoming a dominant nation with the rise of stars like Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer, Hans-Jürgen Dörner, and Uli Hoeneß