Germany
- Group
- E
- FIFA Rank
- #10
- Pot
- 1
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
Group E · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany | #10 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | #23 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | #34 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | #82 | 4 |
Germany's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Tactical snapshot
Germany squad · 26
Provisional 2026 World Cup squad. Tap any player for their profile.
Julian Nagelsmann is Germany's head coach, having taken charge of the national team in September 2023 after club spells at TSG Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich. One of the youngest coaches to manage a major national side, he led hosts Germany to the 2024 UEFA European Championship quarter-finals and guided the team to the 2026 World Cup. agentId: a49199816bd49f0b9 (use SendMessage with to: 'a49199816bd49f0b9' to continue this agent)
Germany at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 21 (incl. 2026) | Champion · 4× champion |
How to watch Germany
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: ARD · ZDF
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.