Schland o Schland
Pre-match buildup — creates a wall of sound
Lyrics
Schland o Schland, Schland o Schland Ohhhh, Schland o Schland Schland o Schland, Schland o Schland Ohhhh, Schland o Schland Schland o Schland! Schland o Schland! Ohhhh, Schland o Schland!
translateEnglish Translation
Germany oh Germany, Germany oh Germany Ohhhh, Germany oh Germany Germany oh Germany, Germany oh Germany Ohhhh, Germany oh Germany Germany oh Germany! Germany oh Germany! Ohhhh, Germany oh Germany!
Rhythm Guide
SCHLAND o SCHLAND, SCHLAND o SCHLAND / OHHHH SCHLAND o SCHLAND
Melody: Terrace chant — simple call-and-response, originated from Stefan Raab's 2010 parody song
Why It Matters
"Schland" is an informal abbreviation of "Deutschland" that originated from TV presenter Stefan Raab's coinage during the 2006 World Cup, and went viral as a fan anthem during 2010. It represents modern German football fandom — passionate but playful, a departure from the intensity stereotypes. The nickname stuck and became an anthem of a new generation of German fans.