Germany
FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Profile
Julian Nagelsmann
Head Coach
4-2-3-1
Formation
4
Titles
20
Appearances
Overview
Germany arrive at the World Cup looking to restore their reputation after the shock 2022 group-stage exit. With Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala at the heart of a young, dynamic squad, Die Mannschaft are among the favourites to win the tournament.
Road to World Cup 2026
Germany qualified comfortably via the UEFA group stage, finishing top with one of the strongest records in European qualification.
Qualification: Tournament qualification
Key Players to Watch
- Florian Wirtz
- Jamal Musiala
- Toni Kroos
- Antonio Rüdiger
Strengths
Midfield depth, technical quality, and a clear tactical identity under Nagelsmann. Set pieces are a real weapon with several aerially dominant players.
Weaknesses
Striker depth and consistency at centre-back. The side can be vulnerable to quick counter-attacks.
World Cup 2026 Chances
Reaching the semi-finals is the floor of expectations. A fourth World Cup title is the target.
Historical World Cup Performance
Twenty prior appearances, four titles, and a record of reaching the latter stages in most tournaments. The 2022 group-stage exit was the worst performance in modern German football history.
Best result: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
Last World Cup: Group stage (2022)
Match Schedule
Germany vs Curaçao
Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire
Ecuador vs Germany