"From 1954 to 2014, Germany was a powerhouse in the World Cup. Die Mannschaft won four titles, lost four finals, and advanced to the knockout stages in every tournament. Inexplicably, Germany failed to make it out of the group stage in both 2018 and 2022, under 2014 winner Joachim Löw and Bayern Munich's 2020 sextuple manager Hansi Flick, respectively. Since winning the World Cup in 1966, England has consistently underperformed compared to lofty expectations."
"Heading into the 2026 iteration of the prestigious tournament, England has the second best odds behind Spain. Germany has the seventh best odds, squeezed between Portugal and Netherlands. "I can't imagine England becoming world champions right now," said Uli Hoeneß (via @iMiaSanMia). "If players like Musiala, Wirtz, and Woltemade are in top form for the World Cup, we can go very, very far.""
Germany dominated World Cups from 1954 to 2014, winning four titles, losing four finals, and reaching the knockout stage in every tournament. Germany failed to advance past the group stage in 2018 and 2022 under Joachim Löw and Hansi Flick. England has underperformed since winning in 1966, reaching only two semifinals and acquiring a stigma of choking in major tournaments. For 2026, England holds the second-best odds behind Spain while Germany sits seventh between Portugal and the Netherlands. England has outperformed Germany since Euro 2016, powered by Harry Kane, while Germany relies on a young generation likely a four-year cycle away. Bavarian Podcast Works episodes are available on Acast, Spotify, Apple, and other leading platforms.
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