After collecting only four points in the first round of qualification, the Germans responded strongly in the second round, winning all three matches and securing the maximum nine points. In doing so, they announced their highest ambitions for the final tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Number of appearances: 24

Best result: Champions (2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2011)
Record at the European Championships: 92 matches – 62 wins, 11 draws, 19 defeats, 220:81 goal difference
Biggest win: Germany – Belarus 9:0 (19 July 2009)
Biggest defeat: Switzerland – Germany 3:0 (16 July 2009)

Qualification Results

Round 1 (Group A2):
Belgium – Germany 2:2
Germany – Faroe Islands 8:0
Germany – Spain 0:5

Round 2 (Group A6):
Republic of Ireland – Germany 0:3
Germany – Slovakia 4:2
Germany – France 2:1

Top scorer in the qualifiers: Rosa Rückert – 3 goals

Squad in the qualifiers

Goalkeepers: Janne Krumme (4 appearances – 3 goals conceded), Nelly Smolarczyk (2–7).

Defenders: Felicia Sträßer (4 appearances – 2 goals), Lenelotte Müller (4–0), Lina Szaraz (5–0), Luzie Zähringer (6–0), Leni Eggert (5–1), Svenja Vöhringer (2–0), Lany Bäcker (2–1), Maria Penner (1–2), Jonna Maj Wrede (1–2), Mia-Lena Mass (4–0), Julie Terlinden (1–0).

Midfielders: Marie Gmeineder (6–1), Lotta Wrede (5–2), Maj Schneider (6–0), Kassandra Potsi (3–1), Tessa Zimmermann (2–0).

Forwards: Zoe Schick (5–2), Leonie Köpp (6–0), Rosa Rückert (5–3), Helen Börner (3–0), Laila Portella (3–1), Amy Wrigge (3–1).

Head Coach: Melanie Behringer