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Germany

Federal Republic of Germany

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Title probability

7.0%

as of 2026-06-25

Overview

Germany arrive at 2026 chasing redemption. After the shock of consecutive group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, a settled side under Julian Nagelsmann rediscovered identity and swagger during Euro 2024 on home soil. The rebuild now looks complete, blending grizzled winners with a thrilling new generation.

The spine mixes experience — Kimmich's leadership, Rüdiger's steel — with the dazzling youth of Wirtz and Musiala, arguably the most exciting attacking duo in world football. Expectation in Germany is never modest, and a four-time champion travels believing the trophy is within reach.

Capital

Berlin

Population

83,200,000

Confederation

UEFA

FIFA code

GER

World

Region

From Wikipedia

Federal Republic of Germany fields one of the 48 national teams contesting the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Source: Wikipedia →

Squad

Goalkeepers3

1
Marc-André ter Stegen
Barcelona · Commanding shot-stopper and distributor
42caps
12
Oliver Baumann
Hoffenheim · Reliable veteran backup option
4caps
22
Alexander Nübel
Stuttgart · Modern sweeper-keeper in form
3caps

Defenders8

2
Antonio Rüdiger
Real Madrid · Aggressive defensive enforcer
78caps
3
David Raum
RB Leipzig · Marauding crossing fullback
28caps
4
Jonathan Tah
Bayern Munich · Composed aerial dominator
35caps
5
Waldemar Anton
Borussia Dortmund · Versatile and dependable defender
8caps
6
Joshua Kimmich
Bayern Munich · Captain and tactical leader
95caps
13
Robin Koch
Eintracht Frankfurt · Steady physical cover option
7caps
15
Nico Schlotterbeck
Borussia Dortmund · Ball-playing left-sided centre-back
20caps
18
Maximilian Mittelstädt
Stuttgart · Energetic overlapping left-back
12caps

Midfielders7

7
Leon Goretzka
Bayern Munich · Box-to-box goal threat
56caps
8
Toni Kroos
Free agent · Metronomic deep-lying maestro
114caps
10
Florian Wirtz
Liverpool · Creative generational playmaker
32caps
14
Jamal Musiala
Bayern Munich · Mesmerising dribbling wizard
40caps
16
Aleksandar Pavlović
Bayern Munich · Press-resistant young anchor
9caps
19
Pascal Groß
Borussia Dortmund · Intelligent two-way operator
12caps
23
Robert Andrich
Bayer Leverkusen · Combative midfield ball-winner
18caps

Forwards5

9
Niclas Füllkrug
West Ham · Old-school penalty-box poacher
24caps
11
Maximilian Beier
Borussia Dortmund · Pacey versatile young forward
6caps
17
Leroy Sané
Bayern Munich · Explosive pace and trickery
68caps
20
Serge Gnabry
Bayern Munich · Direct cutting-inside winger
48caps
21
Kai Havertz
Arsenal · Versatile false nine link
52caps

Model

as of 2026-06-25

Champion7.0%

Reach final16.6%

Semi-final28.3%

Quarter-final42.4%

Round of 1686.2%

Advance from group100.0%

Exp. points

8.35

Proj. finish

10.5

Seed Elo

1960

Title-probability trajectory

Champion chance across the last 14 snapshots

Matches

Results

MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey

BMO Field, Toronto

NRG Stadium, Houston

History

🏆
1990
Champions
2002
Runners-up
2006
Third place
🏆
2014
Champions
2022
Group stage

Culture

Football culture

Football here is a near-religion, and the men's national team is affectionately known as *Die Mannschaft*. Supporter culture prizes standing terraces, affordable tickets and ferocious fan ownership, with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at the spectacle's heart.

Did you know

Germany has reached more World Cup semi-finals than any other nation.
The 'Miracle of Bern' in 1954 helped define post-war German identity.
Bayern Munich and Dortmund have met in a Champions League final at Wembley.
Germany invented the term *Torjäger* — literally 'goal hunter'.
The 7-1 win over Brazil in 2014 remains the country's most iconic semi-final.