Germany, one of the biggest powerhouses in international football, has struggled since their 2014 World Cup triumph. Manager Julian Nagelsmann is determined to turn the team's fortunes around and has set his sights on winning the 2026 World Cup.
Nagelsmann has included 40-year-old Manuel Neuer in the squad, who has come out of international retirement to feature in his fifth World Cup. Germany is paired with debutants Curacao, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast in Group E and should have no problems advancing to the Round of 32.
The team will heavily bank on their attacking midfielders Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, as well as Joshua Kimmich, who has represented Germany in 106 games. Kai Havertz, the forward who plays for Arsenal in the English Premier League, is another to watch out for.
Nagelsmann is flexible with his tactics and has been with the team since September 2023, giving him enough time to rebuild the team. Germany may not be one of the favourites to win the World Cup, but it's a team with serious pedigree and history.
The full squad includes goalkeepers Oliver Baumann and Manuel Neuer, defenders Waldemar Anton and Joshua Kimmich, midfielders Leon Goretzka and Jamal Musiala, and forwards Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane.
