The Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB), known internationally as the German Football Association, is the national governing body for association football in Germany. Established in 1900, the DFB is responsible for organising, regulating and developing football across the country. Its responsibilities cover national teams, domestic cup competitions, amateur football, youth development, coaching education, refereeing and the administration of football-related programmes. The association represents German football internationally and works with FIFA and UEFA, as well as Germany's regional and state football associations, to support the organisation and development of the sport. The DFB oversees Germany's men's and women's national teams and plays a central role in preparing them for international competitions. It also organises the DFB-Pokal, one of Germany's major domestic cup competitions, and supports the development of football at grassroots and professional levels. A significant part of its work focuses on amateur football, which forms the foundation of the country's football structure. Through cooperation with regional associations and local clubs, the DFB supports participation, coach education, volunteer development, youth football and improvements in club administration. The association also invests in data management, digitalisation, performance analysis, safeguarding, inclusion and social responsibility. Its headquarters and principal workplace are located at the DFB Campus in Frankfurt am Main, which brings together administrative departments, football specialists and other professionals. The organisation employs people in a broad range of fields, including sporting operations, communications, technology, finance, data analysis, event management and organisational development. The DFB's work extends beyond match organisation: it seeks to strengthen the structures that allow football to operate effectively across Germany and to make the sport accessible to people of different ages and backgrounds. Through its national teams, competitions, education programmes and partnerships with clubs and associations, the DFB remains the central institution responsible for the governance and long-term development of German football.