Germany World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA GER · Group E · Head coach: Julian Nagelsmann
Redemption arc after 2018 and 2022 group-stage embarrassments. Julian Nagelsmann's Germany topped Euro 2024 hosting with fluid attack, and Musiala gives them a generational talent at the perfect moment. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Germany travel with 26 players in Group E, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group E with Ecuador, Ivory Coast and debutants Curaçao. Germany should dominate, but Ecuador's 2022 group-stage win over Germany serves as a warning. Julian Nagelsmann leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 3-4-2-1 or 4-2-3-1 with Musiala as a free No. 10, aggressive wing-backs and set-piece routines honed in Bundesliga. Pressing triggers improved dramatically under Nagelsmann.
UEFA qualifying topped with confidence. Germany used the campaign to integrate young Bundesliga stars alongside experienced leaders. 2022. group stage; champions 2014; semi-finals 2010; third place 2006 as hosts. FIFA's published shirt names include RUDIGER, HAVERTZ, WIRTZ and PAVLOVIC among the 26 call-ups. 19 players were listed with German clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 NEUER (FC Bayern München (GER)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Smallest nation by population at the World Cup. emotional debut; Germany must professionalise early. Semi-finals or final. Germany's talent pool is back among Europe's best; knockout mentality is the question mark.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | NEUER | FC Bayern München (GER) |
| 2 | DF | RUDIGER | Real Madrid C. F. (ESP) |
| 3 | DF | ANTON | Borussia Dortmund (GER) |
| 4 | DF | TAH | FC Bayern München (GER) |
| 5 | MF | PAVLOVIC | FC Bayern München (GER) |
| 6 | DF | KIMMICH | FC Bayern München (GER) |
| 7 | FW | HAVERTZ | Arsenal FC (ENG) |
| 8 | MF | GORETZKA | FC Bayern München (GER) |
| 9 | MF | LEWELING | VfB Stuttgart (GER) |
| 10 | MF | MUSIALA | FC Bayern München (GER) |
| 11 | FW | WOLTEMADE | Newcastle United FC (ENG) |
| 12 | GK | BAUMANN | TSG Hoffenheim (GER) |
| 13 | MF | GROß | Brighton & Hove Albion FC (ENG) |
| 14 | FW | BEIER | Borussia Dortmund (GER) |
| 15 | DF | SCHLOTTERBECK | Borussia Dortmund (GER) |
| 16 | MF | STILLER | VfB Stuttgart (GER) |
| 17 | MF | WIRTZ | Liverpool FC (ENG) |
| 18 | DF | BROWN | Eintracht Frankfurt (GER) |
| 19 | MF | SANÉ | Galatasaray SK (TUR) |
| 20 | MF | AMIRI | 1. FSV Mainz 05 (GER) |
| 21 | GK | NÜBEL | VfB Stuttgart (GER) |
| 22 | DF | RAUM | RB Leipzig (GER) |
| 23 | MF | NMECHA | Borussia Dortmund (GER) |
| 24 | DF | THIAW | Newcastle United FC (ENG) |
| 25 | MF | KARL | FC Bayern München (GER) |
| 26 | FW | UNDAV | VfB Stuttgart (GER) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players did Germany name for their World Cup redemption squad?
Germany (GER) listed 26 players on 2026-06-03 after two group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022. Nagelsmann's group is E with Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador, and Musiala-era shirt names sit in the FIFA list above.
Who is Germany's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Julian Nagelsmann (Germany) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 3-4-2-1 or 4-2-3-1 with Musiala as a free No. 10, aggressive wing-backs and set-piece routines honed in Bundesliga.
Who does Germany play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Germany face Curaçao, Côte D'Ivoire and Ecuador in Group E. Group E with Ecuador, Ivory Coast and debutants Curaçao. Germany should dominate, but Ecuador's 2022 group-stage win over Germany serves as a warning. Smallest nation by population at the World Cup. emotional debut; Germany must professionalise early.
Where is the full Germany World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Germany squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Germany's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.