20
WC Appearances
including 2026
Champion
Best Result
all-time
4 🏆
Titles
World Cup wins
#10
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Germany
Germany enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup with renewed optimism after the disappointment of early exits in 2018 and 2022. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has overseen a regeneration built around two extraordinary young talents - Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala - who are already among the best players in the world at their age. Die Mannschaft, four-time World Cup champions, are placed in Group E alongside Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and debutants Curaçao, a draw that should allow them to qualify comfortably and build momentum. The German public demands nothing less than a deep run, and the talent is finally there to deliver.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Die Mannschaft base at Wake Forest, with full ACC athletic facilities, NCAA-grade soccer pitches, and hotel-style on-campus accommodations the federation booked exclusively. Piedmont weather mirrors central European summers.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Germany stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Winston-Salem to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Oliver Baumann
Nico Schlotterbeck
Joshua Kimmich
Florian Wirtz
Deniz Undav
Head Coach
Julian Nagelsmann
2026 Group
Group E
Germany at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Group Stage | |
| 2018 | Group Stage | |
| 2014 | Champion | 🏆 |
| 2010 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2006 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2002 | Runner-up | 🥈 |
| 1998 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1994 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1990 | Champion | 🏆 |
| 1986 | Runner-up | 🥈 |
| 1982 | Runner-up | 🥈 |
| 1978 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 1974 | Champion | 🏆 |
| 1970 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 1966 | Runner-up | 🥈 |
| 1962 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1958 | 4th Place | 🥉 |
| 1954 | Champion | 🏆 |
| 1938 | Round of 16 | |
| 1934 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
20 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Germany
Germany World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Germany in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Germany is in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao.
Who is the manager of Germany at the 2026 World Cup?+
Julian Nagelsmann manages Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Germany's FIFA ranking?+
Germany is ranked #10 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Germany played in?+
Germany has appeared in 20 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Champion, and they have won the World Cup 4 times.
When does Germany play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Germany's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 14 vs Curaçao; June 20 vs Ivory Coast; June 25 vs Ecuador. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Germany's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Germany include Oliver Baumann, Nico Schlotterbeck, Joshua Kimmich, Florian Wirtz, Deniz Undav.
Where is Germany's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Germany will be based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (USA), training at Wake Forest University. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.
Germany on the way to 2026
USA vs Germany - ALL GOALS & Highlights | FIFA International Friendly 2026 (House of Highlights)