Germany's National Anthem: Players Sing 'Unity and Right and Freedom' with Full Voice

Pulse Sports Team 09:41 - 13 June 2026

Germany disappointed at the European Championship on home soil two years ago, only reaching the quarter-finals. At the FIFA World Cup across the globe in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, it's time for revenge, especially after their group stage exit at the Qatar World Cup four years ago. The iconic German national anthem will once again be heard against Curaçao, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast. Check out the lyrics here.

Ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup clash between footballing powerhouse Germany and tournament debutants Curaçao, the national anthems of both nations will resonate through millions of homes worldwide. This moment is guaranteed to send shivers down spines, though for Dutch Formula 1 fans, it might not be as novel. The German national anthem is heard almost weekly when teams like Mercedes, a German racing outfit, claim victory. This has been particularly true this season, with Mercedes winning all six races so far.

Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit

Germany's national anthem, much like the Netherlands', comprises several verses. However, since the end of World War II, only the third verse has been sung. The opening line of this verse is: Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit (Unity and Right and Freedom). This also serves as the unofficial motto of the entire country and is, for instance, inscribed on the side of some German euro coins.

Germany's National Anthem

Below you'll find the lyrics of Germany's national anthem, followed by a free English translation. Beneath the text, you can see an example of how it's sung before an international match featuring Die Mannschaft.

Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit - Unity, Right and Freedom
Für das Deutsche Vaterland! - For the German Fatherland!
Danach lasst uns alle streben - Let us all strive for this
brüderlich mit Herz und Hand - Fraternally with heart and hand
Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit - Unity, Right and Freedom
sind des Glückes Unterpfand - Are the guarantee of happiness
Blüh im Glanze dieses Glückes - Bloom radiantly from this happiness
blühe, Deutsches Vaterland (twee keer) - Bloom, German Fatherland (twice)

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