Germany
The Germany National Soccer Team, founded in 1900, is one of the world’s most successful football nations. Known for discipline, resilience, and tactical strength, Germany has won four FIFA World Cups and three European Championships. With a legacy of legendary players and a consistently strong development system, the team remains a global powerhouse and a constant contender on the biggest stages.
Explore the official Germany National Team squad and get a clear overview of every player selected for the tournament. Discover the key details behind the stars, rising talents, and core squad members who shape the team’s World Cup 2026 campaign.
Alexander Nübel
Goalkeeper
Sep 30, 1996
Joshua Walter Kimmich
Defender
Feb 8, 1995
Serge David Gnabry
Midfielder
Jul 14, 1995
Leon Christoph Goretzka
Midfielder
Feb 6, 1995
Leroy Aziz Sané
Attacker
Jan 11, 1996
Oliver Baumann
Goalkeeper
Jun 2, 1990
Jonathan Glao Tah
Defender
Feb 11, 1996
Kai Lukas Havertz
Midfielder
Jun 11, 1999
Antonio Rüdiger
Defender
Mar 3, 1993
Pascal Groß
Midfielder
Jun 15, 1991
Chris Jan Führich
Midfielder
Jan 9, 1998
Josha Mamadou Karaboue Vagnoman
Defender
Dec 11, 2000
David Raum
Defender
Apr 22, 1998
Nico Cedric Schlotterbeck
Defender
Dec 1, 1999
Deniz Undav
Attacker
Jul 19, 1996
Angelo Stiller
Midfielder
Apr 4, 2001
Nick Woltemade
Attacker
Feb 14, 2002
Florian Richard Wirtz
Midfielder
May 3, 2003
Nathaniel Brown
Defender
Jun 16, 2003
Lennart Karl
Midfielder
Feb 22, 2008
Meet the Germany National Team coaching staff, who play a vital role in preparing the squad for success on the international stage. Working behind the scenes, they support the team’s tactical development, physical conditioning, match preparation, and overall performance throughout World Cup 2026.
Julian Nagelsmann
Birthday:
Jul 23, 1987
Nationality:
Germany
Explore the latest Germany matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and stay updated on results, key moments, and standout player performances from every game.
Germany vs Ghana
2 : 1
Mar 30, 2026 • Friendlies
MHPArena, Stuttgart
Switzerland vs Germany
3 : 4
Mar 27, 2026 • Friendlies
St. Jakob-Park, Basel
Germany vs Slovakia
6 : 0
Nov 17, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
Luxembourg vs Germany
0 : 2
Nov 14, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Stade de Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Northern Ireland vs Germany
0 : 1
Oct 13, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Windsor Park, Belfast
Germany vs Luxembourg
4 : 0
Oct 10, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
PreZero Arena, Sinsheim
Germany vs Northern Ireland
3 : 1
Sep 7, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne
Slovakia vs Germany
2 : 0
Sep 4, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Europe
Štadión Tehelné pole, Bratislava
Germany vs France
0 : 2
Jun 8, 2025 • UEFA Nations League
MHPArena, Stuttgart
Germany vs Portugal
1 : 2
Jun 4, 2025 • UEFA Nations League
Allianz Arena, München
Germany qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing first in UEFA Group A. Julian Nagelsmann’s side recovered from an opening defeat to Slovakia and then won their next five matches in a row. Germany ended the campaign with 5 wins and 1 loss, scoring 16 goals and conceding 3, for a +13 goal difference and 15 points. The decisive step came with a 2–0 away win over Luxembourg on Nov 14, 2025, before Germany sealed top spot with a convincing 6–0 win over Slovakia three days later.
Played
Qualification matches played
Won
Matches won
Drawn
Matches drawn
Lost
Matches lost
Goals For
Total goals scored
Goals Against
Total goals conceded
Goal Difference
GF minus GA
Points
3 per win, 1 per draw
Road to WC
Match | Date | MatchUp | Stadium | City | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sep 4, 2025 | Slovakia vs Germany | Štadión Tehelné pole | Bratislava | 2:0 |
2 | Sep 7, 2025 | Germany vs Northern Ireland | RheinEnergieStadion | Cologne | 3:1 |
3 | Oct 10, 2025 | Germany vs Luxembourg | PreZero Arena | Sinsheim | 4:0 |
4 | Oct 13, 2025 | Northern Ireland vs Germany | Windsor Park | Belfast | 0:1 |
5 | Nov 14, 2025 | Luxembourg vs Germany | Stade de Luxembourg | Luxembourg | 0:2 |
6 | Nov 17, 2025 | Germany vs Slovakia | Red Bull Arena | Leipzig | 6:0 |
Germany owns one of the greatest World Cup legacies in football, defined by consistency, iconic leaders, and legendary triumphs. The team’s first major breakthrough came in 1954, when West Germany shocked the mighty Hungarians in the “Miracle of Bern” to win its first world title. Germany later added crowns in 1974, 1990, and 2014, with each era shaped by iconic figures such as Franz Beckenbauer, Lothar Matthäus, and Miroslav Klose. Klose became the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history with 16 goals, underlining Germany’s lasting influence on the tournament.
Germany’s World Cup story also includes unforgettable finals and dramatic moments, from the home triumph of 1974 to Mario Götze’s extra-time winner against Argentina in the 2014 final. At the same time, modern shocks such as the group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022 added rare painful chapters to an otherwise extraordinary record. Efficient, resilient, and historically dominant, Germany remains one of the defining nations of World Cup history.
Germany have appeared at the FIFA World Cup 19 times, and 2026 will be their 20th participation. They qualified for 19 straight World Cups from 1958 through 2026, underlining one of the tournament’s most consistent records.
Germany are four-time world champions, having won the tournament in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. They are also one of the most successful nations in World Cup history, with multiple runner-up finishes alongside those titles.
Miroslav Klose is Germany’s top World Cup scorer with 16 goals. That total is also the all-time men’s World Cup scoring record.
Lothar Matthäus holds Germany’s record for most World Cup matches played, with 25 appearances. His total remains one of the highest in men’s World Cup history.
In 1954, West Germany stunned Hungary in the legendary “Miracle of Bern” to win their first World Cup title, one of the great shocks in football history. Another defining landmark came in 2014, when Mario Götze’s extra-time winner against Argentina secured Germany’s fourth world crown.
Florian Wirtz
Germany’s modern creative force between the lines. With vision and acceleration Wirtz is a primary chance-creator who can decide top matches with a single action—already delivering major moments for Germany.
Antonio Rüdiger
Germany’s defensive enforcer and a leader at the back. Aggressive in duels, dominant in the air, and fast across the ground, Rüdiger provides the physical edge Germany relies on in high-stakes games.
Kai Havertz
A versatile attacking player who can lead the line or link play as a forward-midfielder hybrid. Havertz brings pressing intelligence and big-match composure, giving Germany flexibility in how they build their attack.
Jamal Musiala
Jamal Musiala is Germany’s most gifted attacking talent of the new generation. His dribbling, close control, and ability to unlock defenses make him a central figure for the future. At just a young age, Musiala is already the face of Germany’s attacking rebuild for 2026 and beyond.
Joshua Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich is the modern heartbeat of Germany and is expected to lead the team into World Cup 2026. Operating as a deep-lying playmaker, he dictates tempo, presses relentlessly, and organizes the team on and off the pitch. He represents Germany’s new-era leadership.
Marc-André ter Stegen
Germany’s post-Neuer goalkeeping leader. Known for reflex saves and world-class distribution, ter Stegen has stepped into the No.1 role after Neuer’s international retirement, becoming a key pillar for the 2026 cycle.
Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer is widely regarded as the greatest defender in football history and the architect of Germany’s modern football identity. As captain, he led Germany to the 1974 World Cup title, and later won the 1990 World Cup as head coach, making him the only man to win the tournament as both player and manager.
Miroslav Klose
Miroslav Klose is the all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup history with 16 goals. He played a key role in multiple tournaments, including winning the 2014 World Cup, where he surpassed Ronaldo Nazário’s goal record. Known for discipline, aerial strength, and positioning, Klose defined Germany’s efficiency in front of goal.
Gerd Müller
One of the greatest goal scorers in football history, Müller was Germany’s ultimate penalty-box finisher. Known for ruthless movement, instant shooting, and unmatched efficiency, he led Germany to the 1974 World Cup title and was the decisive striker of an era, setting legendary scoring standards for both club and country.
Lothar Matthäus
Germany’s iconic captain and one of the most complete midfielders ever. Matthäus combined leadership, power, and tactical intelligence to dominate matches for more than a decade. He led Germany to the 1990 World Cup triumph and remains a benchmark for modern midfield excellence and longevity.
Follow Germany at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and discover where the team will play throughout the tournament. Explore the full match schedule, host cities, and stadiums set to stage some of the competition’s biggest moments. From group-stage fixtures to possible knockout-round drama, find everything you need to experience the action live at football’s biggest event.
Germany has participated 20 times at the FIFA World Cup before 2026.
Germany has reached the World Cup final 8 times (1954, 1966, 1974, 1982, 1986, 1990, 2002, 2014).
Germany reached the knockout stage in 17 of their 20 World Cup appearances before 2026. They went out in the group stage in 1938, 2018, and 2022.
Germany are four-time world champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014).
Germany’s worst result is a group-stage exit, which happened in 1938, 2018, and 2022.
Germany’s most widely recognized rivalries include the Netherlands, England, and Italy, shaped by decades of high-stakes tournament meetings.
Germany qualified by winning UEFA Qualifying Group A, securing top spot with a 6–0 win over Slovakia on 17 November 2025.
Germany’s group-stage venues are set for Houston, Toronto, and New York/New Jersey. They play Curaçao in Houston on June 14, 2026, then face Côte d’Ivoire in Toronto on June 20, 2026, and finish the group against Ecuador in New York/New Jersey on June 25, 2026.
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