Germany

Own a piece of World Cup history with this Panini trading card featuring Germany’s 2018 squad—a team that entered the tournament as defending champions but faced a dramatic and unexpected exit. Led by coach Joachim Löw, Germany arrived in Russia with a star-studded lineup including Manuel Neuer, Toni Kroos, Mesut Özil, and Thomas Müller. Expectations were sky-high following their 2014 triumph, but the campaign proved turbulent. After a shocking 1–0 loss to Mexico in their opening match and a narrow 2–1 win over Sweden, Germany’s fate hinged on their final group game against South Korea.

In a stunning twist, Germany fell 2–0 to South Korea, marking their first group-stage exit since 1938. Despite the disappointment, the squad featured standout individual performances—Toni Kroos’s last-minute goal against Sweden remains one of the tournament’s most dramatic moments.