Germany

Where to Watch – Streaming Options

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.
Germany National Football Team – FIFA Ranking #12 · World Cup 2026
FIFA Ranking
#12[1]
World Cup Appearances
20[2]
Titles
4
1954 · 1974 · 1990 · 2014

Country

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

World Cup history

  • Titles: 4 — joint most in Europe
    Germany and Italy share the European record of four World Cup titles.[2]
  • 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

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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.

© 2026 Germany Football Team Profile