Thomas Mueller, Miroslav Klose (double), and Arne Friedrich were all on target for German side, which is now clear favourites for a fourth World Cup title.

At the same time, Germany recorded some interesting achievements. Germany reached its third semi-finals in a row. Only Western Germany (1982, 1986 and 1990) and Brazil (1994, 1998 and 2002) achieved this so far.

German side scored 203 goals at the final stages of the World Cup. Only Brazil scored more – 210 goals. Germany scored 13 goals in this tournament and currently they are top scorers.