QUICK FACTS

Germany lost their opening match at a World Cup for only the second time. The last time they did so was in 1982 against Algeria, but went on to reach the final. Sweden’s only previous competitive win against Germany came in the 1958 World Cup.

Germany are unbeaten in their last 11 games against Sweden, winning six and drawing five. The Scandinavians’ last win came in April 1978 in a friendly. Germany have won three of their four World Cup games against Sweden.