Germany World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group and squad list
Summary
Germany’s national soccer team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with a mix of young talent and experienced players. The team is led by coach Julian Nagelsmann and includes key players like Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who unexpectedly returned from international retirement.Key Facts
- Germany has appeared in 20 World Cups and won four times (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014).
- The team failed to advance past the group stage in both 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
- Julian Nagelsmann became Germany’s coach in September 2023.
- Germany qualified for the 2026 World Cup with five wins out of six matches.
- Key young players include Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Lennart Karl.
- Musiala injured his leg and ankle in July 2025 but is working to regain full fitness before the tournament.
- Florian Wirtz struggled initially at Liverpool but recently improved his performance.
- Manuel Neuer, 40, retired after Euro 2024 but was recalled as Germany’s main goalkeeper for the World Cup.
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