Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Die Mannschaft compete in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Julian Nagelsmann, captain Joshua Kimmich. UEFA qualifier.
Germany's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Germany arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
Germany is the highest-ranked side in Group G (avg. opponent rank #30). They are expected to top the group, but Brazil and Qatar are realistic challengers.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Germany: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group G is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Germany match of the World Cup is scheduled for Sunday, June 14 against Brazil at MetLife Stadium.
Germany 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Germany World Cup history
Germany are a former World Champion ((1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)). With 20 previous FIFA World Cup appearances, they remain one of the most experienced sides in the tournament. Recent form across the last five editions: Group, Champions, Runner-up, Group, Group.
Get Germany data via API
// Fetch Germany World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=germany',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Germany in at the 2026 World Cup?
Germany is in Group G alongside Brazil, Qatar, Tunisia. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group G is #30.
Who is Germany's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Julian Nagelsmann manages Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Joshua Kimmich as captain.
What is Germany's best World Cup finish?
Germany's best FIFA World Cup finish is Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014). They have appeared in 20 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: Group, Champions, Runner-up, Group, Group.
Who are Germany's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Joshua Kimmich leads a squad whose standout names include Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Germany qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
UEFA qualifier. They came through the UEFA qualifying pathway.
What is Germany's current FIFA Ranking?
Germany are ranked #9 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Germany arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
What are Germany's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Germany is the highest-ranked side in Group G (avg. opponent rank #30). They are expected to top the group, but Brazil and Qatar are realistic challengers. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Germany arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
How can I get Germany fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Germany World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Germany going back to their first tournament.
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