Germany

Service	Type	Cost	Details
TRT 1 / TRT Spor	Free	₺0	Turkey's national public broadcaster holds exclusive World Cup 2026 rights. TRT 1 and TRT Spor broadcast all Türkiye national team matches free-to-air, including their Group D opener vs Australia (June 13, Vancouver), vs Paraguay (June 19) and vs USA (June 25, Los Angeles), plus selected other fixtures. Available via satellite, cable and digital antenna — no subscription required.
Tabii	Free / Paid	Free tier / ~₺49.99–99.99/month (Premium)	TRT's official streaming platform streams all World Cup matches online including live TRT 1 and TRT Spor channels. Free tier available with ads. Premium plan (~₺49.99–99.99/month) for ad-free viewing and full on-demand access. Available on iOS, Android, Smart TVs and web. Includes Turkish commentary and studio shows for all Türkiye fixtures.
Digitürk / D-Smart	Paid	~₺150–400/month (varies by package)	Turkey's major cable and satellite TV providers carry all TRT channels including full World Cup coverage. No extra World Cup surcharge applies — coverage is included in standard packages. Ideal for viewers who want the full pay-TV experience with additional sports channels alongside the tournament.

FIFA Ranking

#12[1]

World Cup Appearances

20[2]

Titles

1954 · 1974 · 1990 · 2014

Country

CapitalBerlin
Population~84 million
ContinentEurope
ConfederationUEFA
National associationDFB – Deutscher Fußball-Bund

World Cup history

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Titles: 4 — joint most in Europe
Germany and Italy share the European record of four World Cup titles.[2]
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Total appearances: 20
One of the most consistent World Cup nations — present at 20 of 23 tournaments, never failing to reach the quarter-finals before 2018.
2014
Winners — Brazil
The most recent title; the 7–1 semi-final win over hosts Brazil remains one of the most iconic results in World Cup history
2022
Group stage exit
Shock elimination in the group stage for the second consecutive tournament — the catalyst for rebuilding under Nagelsmann
2026
Group E — Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Curaçao
Automatic hosts' group — Germany enter as one of the tournament favourites on the biggest stage.[3]

Head coach

Julian Nagelsmann

Since Sep 2023[4]

Young, progressive German manager who restored belief after the shock 2022 group stage exit. Known for high-press, high-intensity football with a bold attacking identity — the ideal coach for a Germany squad brimming with generational talent. Led Germany to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals on home soil before his appointment was confirmed long-term.[5]

Key players

Attacking Midfielder

Florian Wirtz ↗

Germany's brightest talent. Incredibly gifted — direct, creative and clinical — at Bayer Leverkusen. Now at the very top of world football and widely tipped as a future Ballon d'Or winner.

Attacking Midfielder

Jamal Musiala ↗

Another generational talent. Versatile, creative and devastating in tight spaces — a future Ballon d'Or contender who has already established himself as one of Bayern Munich's most important players.

Forward

Kai Havertz ↗

Technical, intelligent forward who scores important goals at Arsenal. Brings composure, movement and the ability to play across the front line — a key tactical component in Nagelsmann's system.

Midfielder

Toni Kroos ↗

Legendary deep-lying playmaker who came out of international retirement in 2024. His presence transforms Germany's build-up play entirely — metronomic passing range, vision and control that no other player can replicate.

Goalkeeper

Manuel Neuer ↗

Germany's captain and one of the most decorated and influential goalkeepers in football history. Still commanding at the highest level — his sweeper-keeper style revolutionised the position.

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