The U-17 World Cup is Germany’s fifth major youth tournament this year, reports Uli Hesse, but as of yet, none of the teams managed to claim a title. ShouldGermany lift the trophy, it would be a historic triumph. No German team has ever won the World Cup at this level. In 2007 (when the team featured Toni Kroos) and in 2011 (whenEmre Can was in the team), Germany finished third.