Germany are eager to return to pinnacle of world football for the first time since 2014 glory. The “Mannschaft” enters every major tournament as traditional heavyweights, and this FIFA World Cup is no exception. With an exciting blend of youthful energy and elite tournament experience, Germany threatens to punish whoever underestimates her.
Led by the figures of Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala but also by the iconic Manuel Neuer that has returned from international retirement, Julian Nagelsmann’s crew looks to stitch a historic fifth star onto its famous jersey.
Novibet Blog has you covered for the news, historical data and the updates of the 2026 World Cup. Find out the full schedule and the stadiums of the tournament.
Coach
At just 38 years of age, Julian Nagelsmann may be one of the youngest coaches, but his resume is already impressive. He first broke out as a manager leading RB Leipzig to the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League Semi-finals, before claiming a Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich. He is at the helm of the German national team since 2023 and he still looks for his first major success after 2024 Euro quarter-finals exit on home soil. His team is on a nine-match wins streak and will look to impress during this World Cup.
Full Squad List
| PLAYER | AGE | TEAM |
Goalkeepers |
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| Manuel NEUER | 40 | Bayern Munich |
| Oliver BAUMANN | 36 | Hoffenheim |
| Alexander NUBEL | 29 | Stuttgart |
Defenders |
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| Antonio RUDIGER | 33 | Real Madrid |
| Waldemar ANTON | 29 | Dortmund |
| Jonathan TAH | 30 | Bayern Munich |
| Pascal GROB | 34 | Brighton |
| Nico SCHLOTTERBECK | 26 | Dortmund |
| Nathaniel BROWN | 22 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| David RAUM | 28 | Leipzig |
| Malick THIAW | 24 | Newcastle |
Midfielders |
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| Aleksandar PAVLOVIC | 22 | Bayern Munich |
| Joshua KIMMICH | 31 | Bayern Munich |
| Leon GORETZKA | 31 | Bayern Munich |
| Jamie LEWELING | 25 | Stuttgart |
| Jamal MUSIALA | 23 | Bayern Munich |
| Angelo STILLER | 25 | Stuttgart |
| Florian WIRTZ | 23 | Liverpool |
| Leroy SANE | 30 | Galatasaray |
| Nadiem AMIRI | 29 | Mainz |
| Felix NMECHA | 25 | Dortmund |
| Assan OUEDRAOGO | 20 | Leipzig |
Forwards |
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| Kai HAVERTZ | 26 | Arsenal |
| Nick WOLTEMADE | 24 | Newcastle |
| Maximilian BEIER | 23 | Dortmund |
| Deniz UNDAV | 29 | Stuttgart |
Schedule in Group Phase
14/06 Germany V Curacao
20/06 Germany V Ivory Coast
25/06 Ecuador V Germany
Major Absences / Surprises
Germany biggest setback is the serious injury of Serge Gnabry that ruled him out of contention. The surprise omission of experienced striker Niclas Füllkrug is a risky bet from Nagelsmann side. But the biggest headline of the squad announcement is the return of iconic goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who had originally hung up his international gloves after Euro 2024.
