10 appearances from 1954 to 1990. Best finish: Champion in 1954.
West Germany has appeared in 10 World Cups in CupIntel data, playing 62 matches with 35 wins, 17 draws, and 10 losses. The record includes 126 goals for and 70 against, 3 titles, and tournament entries from 1954 through 1990.
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| Year | Host | Result | P | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Host not recorded | Champion | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | Host not recorded | Fourth place | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1962 | Host not recorded | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | Host not recorded | Runner-up | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | Mexico | Third place | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | West Germany | Champion | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | Argentina | Group stage | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | Spain | Runner-up | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | Mexico | Runner-up | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | Italy | Champion | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
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