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Germany prepares for 2026 World Cup group stage amidst past disappointments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:50 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Germany prepares for 2026 World Cup group stage amidst past disappointments

Summary

The Germany football team is set to compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026, having been drawn into Group E with Curaçao, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ecuador. Under coach Julian Nagelsmann, the squad features captain Joshua Kimmich and the return of 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Germany faced group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022 and will seek to leverage a strong attacking lineup, including debutante Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala. Despite a promising qualification record, concerns remain about their defensive vulnerabilities and the absence of a world-class striker. The team's performance in the knockout stages will be critical to their chances of success.

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•Germany is drawn with Curaçao, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ecuador in Group E.
•Julian Nagelsmann has named a 26-man squad including Kimmich and Neuer.
•The team aims to overcome past group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022.
•Concerns exist over defensive vulnerabilities and lack of a top striker.
•A strong showing in group stage is seen as essential for morale.

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Four-time world champions, the German football team enter FIFA World Cup 2026 as European football’s most storied underachievers of recent years, having suffered shocking group-stage exits at both t...
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