Maria Mueller, 95, was found slumped over in her chair by her son who couldn't find a pulse. Neither could the local doctor who declared her dead.
She suddenly sprang up and asked when Germany was next playing in the World Cup.
When told she had been declared dead by doctors, Maria Mueller replied: "Not likely, not until I see if Germany wins the World Cup.
"There's still life in these old bones yet, and I certainly couldn't miss the football.