• Germany coach Hans-Dieter Flick talks to his players during a training session at Al Shamal Stadium in Al Ruwais on November 19, 2022, ahead of the Fifa World Cup. Getty
    Germany coach Hans-Dieter Flick talks to his players during a training session at Al Shamal Stadium in Al Ruwais on November 19, 2022, ahead of the Fifa World Cup. Getty
  • Thomas Muller during Germany's training session at the Al Shamal Stadium on Saturday. Getty
    Thomas Muller during Germany's training session at the Al Shamal Stadium on Saturday. Getty
  • Germany's midfielder Ilkay Gundogan takes part in a training session at the Al Shamal Stadium in Doha. AFP
    Germany's midfielder Ilkay Gundogan takes part in a training session at the Al Shamal Stadium in Doha. AFP
  • Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer takes part in a training session on Saturday ahead of the Fifa World Cup. AFP
    Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer takes part in a training session on Saturday ahead of the Fifa World Cup. AFP
  • Germany's defender Nico Schlotterbeck trains at the Al Shamal Stadium. AFP
    Germany's defender Nico Schlotterbeck trains at the Al Shamal Stadium. AFP
  • Youssoufa Moukoko, right, and Armel Bella-Kotchap attend a training session at the Al Shamal Stadium. AFP
    Youssoufa Moukoko, right, and Armel Bella-Kotchap attend a training session at the Al Shamal Stadium. AFP
  • Germany's defender Antonio Rudiger trains with his teammates. AFP
    Germany's defender Antonio Rudiger trains with his teammates. AFP
  • Germany's Thomas Muller and Youssoufa Moukoko attend a training session at the Al Shamal Stadium in Qatar. AFP
    Germany's Thomas Muller and Youssoufa Moukoko attend a training session at the Al Shamal Stadium in Qatar. AFP
  • Germany's Jamal Musiala and Antonio Rudiger during training. Reuters
    Germany's Jamal Musiala and Antonio Rudiger during training. Reuters
  • Germany manager Hans-Dieter Flick and assistant coach Marcus Sorg oversee a training session at Al Shamal Stadium. AFP
    Germany manager Hans-Dieter Flick and assistant coach Marcus Sorg oversee a training session at Al Shamal Stadium. AFP
  • Germany's Jonas Hofmann during training. Reuters
    Germany's Jonas Hofmann during training. Reuters
  • Germany players train at the Al Shamal Stadium. Reuters
    Germany players train at the Al Shamal Stadium. Reuters
  • Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck during training. Reuters
    Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck during training. Reuters

Muller and Rudiger train with Germany for World Cup in Qatar - in pictures


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Four-time winners Germany began training for the World Cup in Qatar on Saturday, hoping to erase the memory of their ill-fated campaign in Russia four years ago when they crashed out in the group stage.

Germany landed in Doha on Thursday, fresh from a 1-0 friendly victory over Oman on Wednesday.

Unlike most of the 32 teams at the tournament who have opted to be based in and around Doha, Germany decided to be based far from the Qatari capital.

Team official Oliver Bierhoff explained why they had chosen the seaside town of Al Ruwais, which is over 100 kilometres away from Doha.

"We want to develop a team spirit there that will carry us through the tournament - and for as long as possible," Bierhoff said.

Meanwhile, Germany's defensive leader Antonio Rudiger and attacking midfielder Thomas Muller are expected to be fit for Germany's opening World Cup Group E match against Japan.

Both players were nursing injuries and did not train with the squad in Oman on Tuesday. However, both players took part in the training on Saturday.

The Germans play Japan on November 23 before facing Spain four days later. They wrap up their group matches on December 1 against Costa Rica.

All-time top World Cup goalscorers

  • ALL-TIME TOP WORLD CUP GOALSCORERS: =30) Oldrich Nejedly (Czechoslovakia) seven goals in six games. Getty
    ALL-TIME TOP WORLD CUP GOALSCORERS: =30) Oldrich Nejedly (Czechoslovakia) seven goals in six games. Getty
  • =30) Careca (Brazil) seven goals in nine games.
    =30) Careca (Brazil) seven goals in nine games.
  • =30) Andrzej Szarmach (Poland, on floor) seven goals in 13 games. Getty
    =30) Andrzej Szarmach (Poland, on floor) seven goals in 13 games. Getty
  • =30) Luis Suarez (Uruguay) seven goals in 13 games. AFP
    =30) Luis Suarez (Uruguay) seven goals in 13 games. AFP
  • =30) Johnny Rep (Netherlands) seven goals in 14 games. AFP
    =30) Johnny Rep (Netherlands) seven goals in 14 games. AFP
  • =30) Hans Schaefer (Germany) seven goals in 15 games. Getty
    =30) Hans Schaefer (Germany) seven goals in 15 games. Getty
  • =30) Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) seven goals in 17 games. AP
    =30) Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) seven goals in 17 games. AP
  • =14) Oscar Miguez (Uruguay) eight goals in seven games. Getty =14) Leonidas (Brazil) eight goals in five games. =14) Guillermo Stabile (Argentina) eight goals in four games.
    =14) Oscar Miguez (Uruguay) eight goals in seven games. Getty =14) Leonidas (Brazil) eight goals in five games. =14) Guillermo Stabile (Argentina) eight goals in four games.
  • =24) Rudi Voeller (Germany) eight goals in 15 games. AFP
    =24) Rudi Voeller (Germany) eight goals in 15 games. AFP
  • =24) Rivaldo (Brazil) eight goals in 14 games. Getty
    =24) Rivaldo (Brazil) eight goals in 14 games. Getty
  • =24) Diego Maradona (Argentina) eight goals in 21 games. AFP
    =24) Diego Maradona (Argentina) eight goals in 21 games. AFP
  • =14) Uwe Seeler (Germany) nine goals in 21 games. AFP
    =14) Uwe Seeler (Germany) nine goals in 21 games. AFP
  • =14) Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (Germany) nine goals in 19 games. AFP
    =14) Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (Germany) nine goals in 19 games. AFP
  • =14) Jairzinho (Brazil) Nine goals in 16 games. AFP
    =14) Jairzinho (Brazil) Nine goals in 16 games. AFP
  • =14) Paolo Rossi (Italy) nine goals in 14 games. Action Images
    =14) Paolo Rossi (Italy) nine goals in 14 games. Action Images
  • =14) Roberto Baggio (Italy) nine goals in 16 games. Getty
    =14) Roberto Baggio (Italy) nine goals in 16 games. Getty
  • =14) David Villa (Spain) nine goals in 12 games. Getty
    =14) David Villa (Spain) nine goals in 12 games. Getty
  • =14) Vava (Brazil) nine goals in 10 games. AFP
    =14) Vava (Brazil) nine goals in 10 games. AFP
  • =14) Christian Vieri (Italy) nine goals in nine games. AFP
    =14) Christian Vieri (Italy) nine goals in nine games. AFP
  • =14) Eusebio (Portugal) nine goals in six games.
    =14) Eusebio (Portugal) nine goals in six games.
  • =14) Ademir (Brazil) nine goals in six games. AFP
    =14) Ademir (Brazil) nine goals in six games. AFP
  • =8) Grzegorz Lato (Poland) 10 goals in 20 games. Getty
    =8) Grzegorz Lato (Poland) 10 goals in 20 games. Getty
  • =8) Thomas Muller (Germany) 10 goals in 16 games. Getty
    =8) Thomas Muller (Germany) 10 goals in 16 games. Getty
  • =8) Teofilo Cubillas (Peru) 10 goals in 13 games. AFP
    =8) Teofilo Cubillas (Peru) 10 goals in 13 games. AFP
  • =8) Gary Lineker (England) 10 goals in 12 games.
    =8) Gary Lineker (England) 10 goals in 12 games.
  • =8) Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina) 10 goals in 12 games. Getty
    =8) Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina) 10 goals in 12 games. Getty
  • =8) Helmut Rahn (Germany) 10 goals in 10 games. AP
    =8) Helmut Rahn (Germany) 10 goals in 10 games. AP
  • =6) Jurgen Klinsmann (Germany) 11 goals in 17 games. Getty
    =6) Jurgen Klinsmann (Germany) 11 goals in 17 games. Getty
  • =6) Sandor Kocsis (Hungary) 11 goals in five games. Getty
    =6) Sandor Kocsis (Hungary) 11 goals in five games. Getty
  • 5) Pele (Brazil) 12 goals in 14 games. Action Images
    5) Pele (Brazil) 12 goals in 14 games. Action Images
  • 4) Just Fontaine (France) 13 goals in six games. AFP
    4) Just Fontaine (France) 13 goals in six games. AFP
  • 3) Gerd Muller (Germany) 14 goals in 13 games. AP
    3) Gerd Muller (Germany) 14 goals in 13 games. AP
  • 2) Ronaldo (Brazil) 15 goals in 19 games. AP
    2) Ronaldo (Brazil) 15 goals in 19 games. AP
  • 1) Miroslav Klose (Germany) 16 goals in 24 games. Getty
    1) Miroslav Klose (Germany) 16 goals in 24 games. Getty
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