West Germany have appeared at 10 FIFA World Cups, winning the trophy 3 times (1954, 1974, 1990). Their best finish is champions. Tournament-by-tournament results below.

Year	Host	Result
1990	Italy	Champions
1986	Mexico	Runners-up
1982	Spain	Runners-up
1978	Argentina	Group stage
1974	West Germany	Champions
1970	Mexico	Semi-finals
1966	England	Runners-up
1962	Chile	Quarter-finals
1958	Sweden	Semi-finals
1954	Switzerland	Champions

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