Germany

FIFA #3 Group E UEFA GER

Background

Germany are four-time World Cup winners (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014) and the most consistent semi-finalist in tournament history. Their last two campaigns ended in group stage exits in 2018 and 2022, the worst back-to-back results in 86 years of West German and reunified German football.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)

Head coach

Julian Nagelsmann

Path forward · Group E

Group opponents:

Curaçao (#81) Ivory Coast (#38) Ecuador (#30)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Title contender

Based on FIFA ranking #3. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

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First fixture: Germany vs Curaçao · 2026-06-14 · 17:00 UTC

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Germany Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group E

Germany

Curaçao

Jun 14 · 17:00 UTCNRG StadiumHouston

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group E

Germany

Ivory Coast

Jun 20 · 20:00 UTCBMO FieldToronto

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group E

Ecuador

Germany

Jun 25 · 20:00 UTCMetLife StadiumNew York / New Jersey