German public skeptical about national team's World Cup chances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
A recent ZDF poll shows only 15% of Germans believe their national team can win the upcoming World Cup. Conducted from June 1-3, a substantial 72% of respondents expressed doubt about the team's success, particularly after previous group-stage exits in the last two tournaments. The survey indicates 3% expect an early exit, 15% anticipate a round of 16 elimination, and 33% expect to reach the quarter-finals. The team, coached by Julian Nagelsmann, begins its World Cup campaign against Curaçao on June 14, following a warm-up match against the United States on June 6.
- •Only 15% of Germans optimistic about World Cup victory.
- •Poll conducted with 1,274 participants from June 1-3.
- •Germany opens its tournament against Curaçao on June 14.
- •Next match is a warm-up against the United States on June 6.
- •Previous group-stage exits impact public perception.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — German survey says public don't believe team can win World Cup
"The vast majority of Germans do not expect the national team to win the upcoming World Cup, according to a poll released on Friday. According to the ZDF political survey Politbarometer, only 15% believe the German team will triumph at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, while 72% are doubtful.
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