Germany national football team results (1990–1999)

The Germany national football team experienced a decade of notable successes and transitions between 1990 and 1999. Following their victory at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, managed by Franz Beckenbauer, the team initially struggled to maintain consistent dominance. The early part of the decade saw Germany navigating qualification for major tournaments with varying degrees of comfort.

A key highlight was their performance at the 1992 UEFA European Championship in Sweden, where they reached the final but were defeated by Denmark. Berti Vogts took over as manager after the 1990 World Cup and oversaw the team's performance throughout the majority of this period.

Germany hosted the 1996 UEFA European Championship and, led by captain Jürgen Klinsmann, won the tournament by defeating the Czech Republic in the final with a golden goal. This victory was a significant achievement and solidified Germany's position as a leading force in European football.

The latter half of the decade saw Germany attempting to build on this success. At the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, they were surprisingly eliminated in the quarter-finals by Bulgaria. The 1998 FIFA World Cup in France saw a similar fate, with Germany losing to Croatia in the quarter-finals.

Throughout the 1990s, the German team featured a mix of experienced players from the 1990 World Cup-winning squad and emerging talents. Notable players during this period included Jürgen Klinsmann, Lothar Matthäus, Andreas Brehme, Oliver Bierhoff, Matthias Sammer, and Andreas Möller.

The decade concluded with some uncertainty regarding the team's future direction, as performances in major tournaments began to falter, prompting a period of reflection and strategic adjustments in preparation for the new millennium. Berti Vogts resigned as manager after the 1998 World Cup.