Germany aims to reach quarter-finals at 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:11 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Germany aims to reach quarter-finals at 2026 World Cup
Summary

Germany's national football team has set an internal goal to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, according to Sky Germany. This target comes after recent disappointing performances, including a group stage elimination in 2018 and again in 2022. The German Football Association considers reaching the last eight a success, with a semi-final berth viewed as a significant achievement. The team hopes to avoid excessive pressure ahead of the tournament.

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  • Germany seeks to reach the quarter-finals in the 2026 World Cup.
  • Julian Nagelsmann's team aims to improve on recent performances.
  • The DFB views a quarter-final appearance as a success.
  • Germany was eliminated in the group stage in 2018 and 2022.
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  • 2:11 PMYahoo SportsGermany set internal goal to reach quarter-final stage of 2026 World Cup
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Sky Germany understands that the German national team's internal goal that has been set for this World Cup is making the quarterfinals. If the Julian Nagelsmann's team reaches the last eight, the DFB...

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