“22 Lengths” – the winning film of Youth 4 German Cinema 2026
The World Cup is decided and WM Total! is over – the winners are in! Click here for the results and rankings!
Here you can vote monthly for videos in our German charts to decide which come into the Top Ten.
... now it’s time to broaden your horizon!
Let us take you on a tour through a country where soccer is truly king.
But German cinema is worth a look, too!
Find out some cool and funny facts about Germany.
Three countries, one tournament: the Men’s Soccer World Cup in North America becomes a stage for cultural encounters—between stadiums and streets, migration and myth, commerce and community. Germany may be out, but our Gegenüber edition is still worth exploring, available in German, English, French, and Spanish.
As excitement around international soccer grows in 2026, the Goethe-Institut is bringing soccer into the classroom and German onto the field — with soccer camps, creative contests, and hands-on activities for students across North America, plus specialized training and teaching resources for educators.
We provide you with a great variety of videos, podcasts and worksheets that you can use in class without much preparation time
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Vote for your favorite videos in our German charts to decide which come into the Top Ten. You can submit your votes through the end of the month. Your five favorites and five new songs from the German charts make up the Top 10 every month.
In Germany, just as in the US, television and commercials go hand in hand. Most of the time TV-ads make you want to change channels or press mute. But if you take a closer look, you can discover little gems.
In our podcast series "Tune into Germany" we introduce you to various topics from Germany. Get ready for exciting stories from politics, society, culture, sport, and interesting personalities who have made or are making a difference. In German, of course!
