5 Reasons why Germany will lift the World Cup in Russia this summer

#2 Experience

Germany v Argentina: 2014 FIFA World Cup Final

When they do get to the last four, there's a huge amount of experience inside the German ranks. As the present holders, Die Mannschaft knows precisely what it takes to win the competition.

Germany could send out eight starters (including Manuel Neuer, Mats Hummels, Jerome Boateng and Thomas Müller, who all play together for Bayern Munich at club level) from the 2014 World Cup final for their opening game in Russia.

In addition to that, Bundesliga clubs, most notably Bayern and Dortmund, usually reach the later stages at the best level of continental football. Löw's team is therefore flooded with big-game knowledge and trophy-winning experience.