๐ฉ๐ช Germany at the 2026 World Cup
Mannschaft rebuilt for a fresh chapter against Brazil, twelve years on.
Rebuilding the Mannschaft
Germany have won the World Cup four times, most recently in Brazil in 2014. They are the only European team to win a World Cup in South America, a fact that tells you everything about their mentality. 2026 brings a rebuilt squad hungry to match the greatest generation.
At the 2026 World Cup, Germany are placed in Group E alongside Cรดte d'Ivoire, Curaรงao, Ecuador. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 20 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of World Champion, Germany bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group E Draw
All 4 teams in Germany's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Germany's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-2-3-1.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Julian Nagelsmann's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 1Marc-Andre ter Stegen
- 6Joshua KimmichCAPTAIN
- 2Antonio Rudiger
- 4Jonathan Tah
- 3David Raum
- 23Robert Andrich
- 8Pascal Gross
- 17Florian Wirtz
- 10Jamal Musiala
- 19Leroy Sane
- 9Niclas Fullkrug
All 25 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
8 playersMidfielders
7 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Germany in UEFA
Europe (UEFA)
UEFA sends 16 teams to 2026, the most of any confederation. The European teams hold 16 of the 22 World Cups ever played.
Germany competed against other UEFA nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other UEFA teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch Germany At a Fan Zone
Every Germany group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group E Opponents
The teams Germany face in the group stage
