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Germany's over 80 team wins inaugural World Cup in Australia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 11:33 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Germany's over 80 team wins inaugural World Cup in Australia

Summary

Germany's over 80 national football team secured the inaugural World Cup title in Australia, defeating the United States in the final held in Cleveland, Queensland. The team previously overcame Japan with a 3-1 score in the semifinals, building on earlier group stage victories. Player Michael Rätsch emphasized the broader significance of their success, advocating for greater participation of older individuals in sports. Following this event, the German team has plans for European championships next year and several friendly matches.

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•Germany's over 80 team won the World Cup title in Australia.
•They defeated the United States in the final.
•Earlier, they beat Japan 3-1 in the semifinals.
•Michael Rätsch stressed the importance of senior sports participation.
•The team plans to compete in European championships next year.

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Germany's over 80 team has won the inaugural World Cup title in Australia and said that this success goes beyond football. "We need to ensure that more older people take part in sport," player Michael Rätsch from Hertha Berlin told dpa.
— Yahoo Sports

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