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Germany at FIFA World Cup 2026
Germany qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group E opponents
Germany plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Germany fixtures
Germany in the tournament
Germany arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #9 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 87/100. UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 48-team format puts Germany in Group E with Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #39, with Germany the top-ranked side. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Germany squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 21, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Julian Nagelsmann
Manuel Neuer returns from international retirement at 40 to lead the goalkeepers; captain Joshua Kimmich anchors a defence rebuilt around Bayern and Real Madrid players. Florian Wirtz makes his World Cup debut after missing 2022 through injury.
Goalkeepers3
- Manuel Neuer(Bayern Munich)Returned from international retirement; confirmed as first choice
- Oliver Baumann(Hoffenheim)
- Alexander Nübel(Stuttgart)
Defenders8
- Waldemar Anton(Borussia Dortmund)
- Nathaniel Brown(Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Joshua KimmichCaptain(Bayern Munich)
- David Raum(RB Leipzig)
- Antonio Rüdiger(Real Madrid)Vice-captain
- Nico Schlotterbeck(Borussia Dortmund)
- Jonathan Tah(Bayern Munich)
- Malick Thiaw(Newcastle United)
Midfielders8
- Leon Goretzka(Bayern Munich)
- Jamal Musiala(Bayern Munich)
- Aleksandar Pavlović(Bayern Munich)
- Felix Nmecha(Borussia Dortmund)
- Angelo Stiller(Stuttgart)
- Florian Wirtz(Liverpool)World Cup debut after missing 2022 with ACL injury
- Nadiem Amiri(Mainz)
- Pascal Groß(Borussia Dortmund)
Forwards7
- Kai Havertz(Arsenal)
- Lennart Karl(Bayern Munich)18-year-old Bayern breakthrough; first major tournament
- Jamie Leweling(Stuttgart)
- Deniz Undav(Stuttgart)
- Nick Woltemade(Newcastle United)
- Maximilian Beier(Borussia Dortmund)
- Leroy Sané(Galatasaray)
Sources: Get German Football News, Bundesliga.com. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Germany
When does Germany play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Germany plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 14, 2026. The opener is against CUW. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Germany in at the World Cup 2026?
Germany is in Group E alongside Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Germany's FIFA ranking?
Germany entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #9 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 10 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Germany win the World Cup 2026?
Germany's pre-tournament strength rating is 87/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are among the title favourites alongside the other top-strength sides. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.