Germany World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group and squad list
The 2014 champs exited in the group stages of the last two World Cups but look a stronger force under Julian Nagelsmann.
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Germany, the 2014 World Cup champions, are seeking redemption after embarrassing group-stage eliminations in 2018 and 2022 under new coach Julian Nagelsmann. The squad combines young talent like Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz with experienced players including Joshua Kimmich and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who returned from international retirement. Germany qualified for the tournament with five wins from six matches and showed improvement at Euro 2024, though their ability to perform under tournament pressure and compete with the favorites remains uncertain.