🇩🇪 Germany — Country Guide, World Cup 2026

Die Mannschaft

How They Play

Organized, physical, technically sound — rebuilding toward a more fluid attacking identity while retaining the defensive structure that made them perennial contenders.

Star Player

Florian Wirtz

Fun Fact

Germany were eliminated in the group stage at the 2018 World Cup as defending champions — the first time a defending champion had gone out in the groups since France in 2002.

World Cup 2026 Outlook

Rebuilding with exciting young talent led by Wirtz — playing at home in 2024's Euros reminded them what tournament football feels like, and they want more.