Germany rewards Loew

Germany coach Joachim Loew targeted a second World Cup triumph and European glory on Monday after extending his contract until 2020.

The 56-year-old, who took charge in 2006, has signed a two-year extension to lead Germany's defense of the World Cup in Russia in 2018 and to the European Championships in 2020.

If Loew - a popular figure in Germany - stays in office until then, his 14-year tenure would equal that of Helmut Schoen (1964-78) as the second-longest in national team history.