Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterGermany have a flawless record when it comes to penalty shootouts at the FIFA World Cup.They are widely considered the undisputed kings of the spot-kick, having won all 4 of the World Cups shootouts they have contested.Out of 18 total penalties taken by German players in World Cup shootouts, they have scored 17.German players were born to take pressure penaltiesThe only time a German player failed to score in a World Cup shootout was back in 1982, when Uli Stielike's shot was saved by France's Jean-Luc Ettori.Since that moment, Germany have converted every single penalty they have taken at the tournament. You may like World Cup 2026 penalty shootouts: Every nation's record from the spot The Big Germany Football Quiz: Can you get 20 correct answers? How much can we read into Germany's World Cup group stage results? While Germany have missed only once, their goalkeepers have also been incredibly efficient.Out of the 18 penalties faced, opponents have only scored 10. German keepers have saved seven, and England's Chris Waddle famously blazed one over the bar in 1990.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The streak began during the 1982 semi-finals with a 54 shootout victory over France following a 33 draw after extra time.They secured their second shootout win four years later in the 1986 quarter-finals, defeating hosts Mexico 41 after the match ended goalless.In the 1990 semi-finals, Germany overcame England 43 on penalties following a 11 draw, before most recently extending their perfect record in the 2006 quarter-finals by defeating Argentina 42 after another 11 draw after extra time.PLAY our FREE World Cup predictor and win �1kEven in normal time (excluding shootouts), Germanys efficiency from the penalty spot remains top tier, though not quite perfect.In their World Cup history, Germany (including West Germany) have taken 14 in-game penalties, successfully converting 12 of them.TOPICSWorld CupJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
