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Germany

Die Mannschaft

Germany are four-time World Cup winners and one of the sport's true heavyweights. After group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, they have been rebuilding, with a reaching of the Euro 2024 quarterfinals on home soil pointing to renewal.

Key facts

Confederation
Europe (UEFA)
Group
Group E · power-ranked #1 of 4
World Cup titles
4
Best finish
Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
Qualified via
UEFA qualifying
Power rating (PWR)
87 · Elo 1930
Manager
Julian Nagelsmann

Players to watch

  • Florian Wirtz — Attacking midfield (Liverpool)
  • Jamal Musiala — Attacking midfield (Bayern Munich)
  • Joshua Kimmich — Captain, midfield (Bayern Munich)

Group E opponents

Group-stage fixtures

2026 outlook

Germany top Group E and, with their tournament pedigree, will expect to contend deep into the knockout rounds once again.

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Germany at the 2026 World Cup: Group, Fixtures & Outlook