The Favourites · Nation to Glory
Take Germany to Glory
“tournament machines”
Germany — tournament machines. Never truly gone, merely reloading. The bookmakers file them under the favourites at 6/1 – 12/1.
▶ Play as Germany
- The bookmakers
- The Favourites — 6/1 – 12/1
- The federation's target
- The semi-finals, minimum
- Your spine
- Kahn, but serene in goal · Sammer, but with more hair at the back · Ballack, but luckier in midfield · Klose, but the somersault has a twist up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Germany can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Germany
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting