Germany’s World Cup 2026 team is among the most successful in history. Germany has won the World Cup four times, second only to Brazil. The team hopes to begin their 5th World Cup bid by topping Group E, which includes Curaçao, the Ivory Coast and Ecuador. Stay updated on Germany’s World Cup 2026 run on Sportpesa.
Joshua Kimmich captains the Germany World Cup 2026 squad for the first time. The roster includes star players like Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz. Get the ultimate Germany World Cup 2026 breakdown below, including the squad lineup, latest results, fixtures and predictions.
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Germany team profile overview
| Country | Germany |
| Nickname | Die Mannschaft |
| Manager | Julian Nagelsmann |
| Captain | Joshua Kimmich |
| Miroslave Klose | 16 goals |
| Most capped | Lothar Matthäus, 25 times over 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, and 1998 |
| FIFA World Cup Titles | 4 (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014) |
| FIFA code | GER |
| Strengths | Creative midfield, tournament experience, deep attacking quality and tactical direction |
| Weaknesses | Vulnerable to counterattacks and defensive transitions |
| Star Player | Jamal Musiala |
Germany World Cup 2026 qualification
Germany was placed in Group A for the 2026 UEFA FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Their opponents were Slovakia, Northern Ireland and Luxembourg. In the 6 matches against them, Germany won 5, drew 0, and lost 1. Germany finished at the top of Group E with 16 points, earning them a direct qualification to the World Cup.
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Germany World Cup 2026 group
Germany will begin the 2026 World Cup in Group E. Other teams in the Germany World Cup 2026 group are Curaçao, the Ivory Coast, and Ecuador. Group E matches take place from June 15 to 25 across Philadelphia, Houston, Kansas City and Toronto. Germany and the Ivory Coast are projected to dominate the group.
Germany World Cup 2026 fixtures and match schedule
Get the full Germany World Cup 2026 fixtures on SportPesa, including the kickoff times, opponents and venues. The table below shows the Germany World Cup 2026 schedule.
| Date | Match | Kick-off Time | Venue |
| 20 June | Germany vs Ivory Coast | 22:00 SAST | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA |
| 25 June | Germany vs Ecuador | 22:00 SAST | Lumen Field, Seattle, USA |
Germany’s results at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Sportpesa brings you real-time results from the Germany World Cup 2026. The table below shows Germany’s results, opponents and scores.
| Date | Match | Result | Venue |
| 14 Jun | Germany vs Curaçao | Germany 7–1 Curaçao | TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, USA |
| 20 Jun | Germany vs Ivory Coast | To be updated | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA |
| 25 Jun | Germany vs Ecuador | To be updated | Lumen Field, Seattle, USA |
Germany World Cup 2026 Table and Standings
Browse the complete 2026 World Cup standings on Sportpesa. The table below shows Germany’s standings, the matches played, won, drawn or lost, the goals for and against, and the points accumulated.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 3 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Curaçao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
Germany World Cup 2026 squad
The official Germany World Cup 2026 squad was unveiled on May 21 2026. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann appointed Joshua Kimmich to captain the roster. Key Germany players are Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Manuel Neuer. Browse the Germany player table below, which includes their jersey numbers, their playing positions, and their clubs.
| Jersey No. | Player | Position | Club |
| 1 | Manuel Neuer | Goalkeeper | Bayern Munich |
| 12 | Oliver Baumann | Goalkeeper | TSG Hoffenheim |
| 21 | Alexander Nübel | Goalkeeper | VfB Stuttgart |
| 2 | Antonio Rüdiger | Defender | Real Madrid |
| 3 | Waldemar Anton | Defender | Borussia Dortmund |
| 4 | Jonathan Tah | Defender | Bayern Munich |
| 6 | Joshua Kimmich | Defender / Midfielder | Bayern Munich |
| 22 | David Raum | Defender | RB Leipzig |
| 15 | Nico Schlotterbeck | Defender | Borussia Dortmund |
| 24 | Malick Thiaw | Defender | Newcastle United |
| 23 | Nathaniel Brown | Defender | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| 8 | Leon Goretzka | Midfielder | Bayern Munich |
| 5 | Aleksandar Pavlović | Midfielder | Bayern Munich |
| 20 | Pascal Groß | Midfielder | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 16 | Angelo Stiller | Midfielder | VfB Stuttgart |
| 17 | Florian Wirtz | Midfielder | Liverpool |
| 18 | Jamal Musiala | Midfielder | Bayern Munich |
| 7 | Kai Havertz | Forward | Arsenal |
| 10 | Leroy Sané | Forward | Galatasaray |
| 11 | Serge Gnabry | Forward | Bayern Munich |
| 9 | Nick Woltemade | Forward | Newcastle United |
| 14 | Deniz Undav | Forward | VfB Stuttgart |
| 19 | Maximilian Beier | Forward | Borussia Dortmund |
| 25 | Jamie Leweling | Forward | VfB Stuttgart |
| 26 | Lennart Karl | Midfielder | Bayern Munich |
Germany World Cup 2026 coaches and technical bench
Julian Nagelsmann coaches the German Team for the 2026 World Cup. At 38, he is the youngest team coach in the tournament. He was appointed on September 22, 2023. He is assisted by the technical bench listed in the table below.
| Role | Name | Nationality |
| Head coach | Julian Nagelsmann | Germany |
| Assistant coach | Benjamin Glück | Germany |
| Assistant coach | Benjamin Hübner | Germany |
| Assistant coach | Alfred Schreuder | Netherlands |
| Assistant coach, set pieces | Mads Buttgereit | Denmark |
| Goalkeeping coach | Andreas Kronenberg | Germany |
| Fitness coach | Nicklas Dietrich | Germany |
| Fitness coach | Krunoslav Banovcic | Croatia |
| Goalkeeping coach support | Stefan Wessels | Germany |
Germany World Cup 2026 statistics
Stay updated for the Germany World Cup 2026 analysis with Sportpesa’s real-time stats table. Get to know the top goal scorers, assist leaders, and so you can make accurate Germany World Cup 2026 predictions. The table below shows Germany’s World Cup 2026 stats.
| Player | Position | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on Target | Discipline (YC/RC) | Injury Status |
| Florian Wirtz | Midfielder | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Serge Gnabry | Forward | 6 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Nick Woltemade | Forward | 6 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Joshua Kimmich | Midfielder / Defender | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Jamal Musiala | Midfielder | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Kai Havertz | Forward | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Leroy Sané | Forward | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Leon Goretzka | Midfielder | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 / 0 | Fit |
| David Raum | Defender | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Jonathan Tah | Defender | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 / 0 | Fit |
| Waldemar Anton | Defender | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Antonio Rüdiger | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 / 0 | Fit |
| Nico Schlotterbeck | Defender | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Malick Thiaw | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 / 0 | Fit |
| Pascal Groß | Midfielder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Angelo Stiller | Midfielder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Nathaniel Brown | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
| Oliver Baumann | Goalkeeper | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 / 0 | Fit |
Germany World Cup 2026 predictions, betting tips, and odds
The safest Germany World Cup 2026 betting tip to start with is that Germany will win Group E. Germany reaching the quarterfinals is almost certain, especially if they avoid other tournament favourites. Find the best and most convenient Germany World Cup 2026 odds on SportPesa.
Why Germany could finally win a fifth World Cup.
Germany sits just behind Spain, Argentina, and France in predictions of who will win the 2026 World Cup. A notable competitive advantage for Germany’s match betting World Cup 2026 is the partnership between Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz. And Germany has built a reputation for deep runs at the World Cup. Download SP Score for Germany World Cup 2026 winner odds.
FAQs on the Germany World Cup 2026
Who will be Germany’s captain at the 2026 World Cup?
Joshua Kimmich captains the Germany World Cup 2026 for the first time. He succeeded former captain Ilkay Gündoğan, who retired from international football in August 2024.
Has Germany ever missed a World Cup?
Germany has missed only two World Cup editions. Germany declined to participate in the 1930 World Cup, and was banned from the 1950 World Cup following World War 2.
How far will Germany go at the World Cup?
Germany is expected to reach at least the quarterfinals due to a favourable draw. Germany could go further if they avoid Spain, Argentina or France, the three most highly rated teams.
Conclusion
Germany’s World Cup 2026 bid is strengthened by their 4 World Cup wins and deep runs. Their attacking strength is among the best in the tournament, and will no doubt lead to dramatic scorelines. Join SportPesa, the comprehensive player community for all your World Cup needs.
