World Cup Hero
Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
Germany play at the 2026 World Cup in Group E against Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador. Head coach is Julian Nagelsmann. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches Germany below.
Two consecutive World Cups eliminated in the group stage (2018 and 2022) — for a four-time world champion, that's a national identity crisis. Under Nagelsmann, Die Mannschaft must take revenge, and at the home Euro 2024 (quarter-final) they showed cautious signs of recovery. The difference comes down to two names: Musiala and Wirtz. Two young playmakers reaching the world top at the same time — Germany haven't had players in this category since Mesut Özil. Kimmich orchestrates, Havertz scores, Ter Stegen finally takes the gloves after years as Neuer's understudy. Group E is manageable, but Ecuador can upset. The question: can Nagelsmann restore German winning mentality? Semi-final is mandatory, final is bonus.
The three group-stage matches for Germany in Group E.
Germany face three opponents in Group E. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.
Head-to-head analyses between Germany and the other teams in Group E, plus classic rivalries.
Four-time world champion (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014). Three other finals. Group-stage exits 2018 and 2022 — historically weak.
The 6 biggest names in Germany's squad, ranked by star score (0-100). Click for the full profile.
German precision and planning. Does this archetype match you too? Set your 10 sliders and discover the World Cup Hero in you.
Start predicting →Germany play at the 2026 World Cup in Group E, together with Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
Julian Nagelsmann is the head coach of Germany at the 2026 World Cup.
Germany's best World Cup result is: World champion (4x). Germany have 20 previous World Cup appearances.
Two consecutive World Cups eliminated in the group stage (2018 and 2022) — for a four-time world champion, that's a national identity crisis. Under Nagelsmann, Die Mannschaft must take revenge, and at the home Euro 2024 (quarter-final) they showed cautious signs of recovery.
Germany are part of UEFA (Europe). They sit at #9 on the FIFA world ranking.
Last updated: 2026-06-07