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Joachim Löw discusses Germany's World Cup prospects ahead of match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:24 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Joachim Löw discusses Germany's World Cup prospects ahead of match

Summary

Joachim Löw expressed his doubts about Germany's chances of winning the World Cup during a live show on June 16, 2026. While he acknowledged the team's quality and recent improvement since Euro 2024, he emphasized the need for greater stability within the squad. Löw highlighted the importance of having personalities akin to those in the 2014 World Cup-winning team. He noted the team's recent 7-1 victory over Curaçao as a confidence boost but cautioned against overestimating it. Germany is set to face the Ivory Coast in their next World Cup match on June 17.

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By the Numbers

•Joachim Löw doubts Germany can win the World Cup without more stability.
•Germany won their opening match against Curaçao 7-1.
•Löw notes the need for influential players beyond Joshua Kimmich and Manuel Neuer.
•Germany's next match is against Ivory Coast on June 17.

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8:24 AMYahoo Sports — Joachim Löw: Germany still not stable enough to win the World Cup

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Despite praising the team’s development over the past few years, Joachim Löw doesn't believe Germany will go on to win the World Cup.“The team has a lot of quality, but not yet the stability requ...
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