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Germany Official World Cup 2026 Squad
Goalkeepers
Manuel Neuer
Bayern Munich
Oliver Baumann
TSG Hoffenheim
Alexander Nübel
VfB Stuttgart
Defenders
Joshua Kimmich
Bayern Munich
Jonathan Tah
Bayern Munich
Antonio Rüdiger
Real Madrid
Nico Schlotterbeck
Borussia Dortmund
David Raum
RB Leipzig
Malick Thiaw
Newcastle United
Waldemar Anton
Borussia Dortmund
Nathaniel Brown
Eintracht Frankfurt
Midfielders
Jamal Musiala
Bayern Munich
Florian Wirtz
Liverpool
Aleksandar Pavlovic
Bayern Munich
Leon Goretzka
Bayern Munich
Pascal Groß
Brighton & Hove Albion
Angelo Stiller
VfB Stuttgart
Felix Nmecha
Borussia Dortmund
Nadiem Amiri
Mainz 05
Jamie Leweling
VfB Stuttgart
Forwards
Kai Havertz
Arsenal
Deniz Undav
VfB Stuttgart
Maximilian Beier
Borussia Dortmund
Leroy Sané
Galatasaray
Nick Woltemade
Newcastle United
Lennart Karl
Bayern Munich
Travelling training goalkeeper: Jonas Urbig of Bayern Munich travels as an unofficial fourth training goalkeeper and is not included in the official 26-man roster.
Selection Upside
Biggest Surprises
Manuel Neuer
Return in GoalAfter retiring from international football following Euro 2024, Neuer returns at 40 and has already been confirmed by Nagelsmann as Germany's tournament No. 1.
Lennart Karl
Youth SelectionThe 18-year-old Bayern Munich forward moves directly into the senior World Cup squad after bypassing the usual development path.
Nick Woltemade
Striking RotationWoltemade secures a forward place following a strong debut Premier League season with Newcastle United.
Missing From The List
Biggest Omissions
Niclas Füllkrug
The traditional target-man misses out despite returning to fitness late in the domestic season, leaving Germany without a classic powerhouse No. 9.
Marc-André ter Stegen
The Barcelona goalkeeper is a high-profile exclusion from the final 26-man squad.
Serge Gnabry
The forward misses the tournament squad due to a severe, poorly timed thigh injury.
Robert Andrich
The defensive midfield regular is left out as Nagelsmann selects the younger profiles of Pavlovic and Stiller.
Matthias Ginter
Omitted in central defence despite Freiburg reaching the Europa League final, with Malick Thiaw selected instead.
Tactical Context Only
Predicted Starting XI
Documented trade-off: high-pressing fluidity over a fixed target man.
Key Players To Watch
Joshua Kimmich
RB / CaptainCaptaincy and right-side coverage sit at the centre of Germany's structure.
Florian Wirtz
CAMHis creative connection with Musiala drives the transition game described in the research.
Jamal Musiala
RAMHis direct dribbling offers Germany a route through low defensive blocks.
Manuel Neuer
GKThe returning No. 1 carries immediate scrutiny after reclaiming the goalkeeper role at 40.
Lennart Karl
FWDThe 18-year-old is the documented late-match tactical wildcard within the squad.
Tactical Analysis
Nagelsmann's documented base is a highly mobile 4-2-3-1, shifting into a fluid 4-2-2-2 in possession.
With Füllkrug omitted, the research identifies Kai Havertz dropping deep as the method for creating overloads, opening vertical channels for Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala.
The documented concern is full-back depth, with Germany heavily reliant on Kimmich remaining fully healthy on the right side.
Injury & Fitness Watch
Manuel Neuer
Minor RiskManaging a recurring calf problem. The research states the medical staff does not expect it to endanger his World Cup role.
Jamal Musiala
ClearedFully recovered from a broken ankle that kept him out of international friendlies earlier in the spring.
Rüdiger, Havertz & Nmecha
ClearedSelected after successful recovery from their long-term injury management programmes during the club season.
Tournament Outlook
World Cup Chances
Germany enter Group C alongside Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador, opening their campaign on June 14 in Houston.
Expectations remain measured after group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022. The research assessment is not title hype: Germany's attacking midfield quality makes a deep quarter-final or semi-final run a realistic baseline target.
People Also Ask
Germany Squad FAQ
Has Germany confirmed its World Cup 2026 squad?
Yes. Germany's official 26-man FIFA World Cup 2026 squad has been finalized by head coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Who is Germany's head coach for the 2026 World Cup?
Julian Nagelsmann is Germany's head coach for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Who is Germany captain at the 2026 World Cup?
Joshua Kimmich is Germany's captain in the confirmed World Cup squad.
Is Manuel Neuer in Germany's World Cup 2026 squad?
Yes. Manuel Neuer is selected and Nagelsmann has confirmed him as Germany's tournament No. 1 goalkeeper.
Is Marc-André ter Stegen in Germany's squad?
No. Marc-André ter Stegen is a high-profile exclusion from Germany's final 26-man squad.
Why is Niclas Füllkrug not in Germany's squad?
The supplied research says Füllkrug misses out despite returning to fitness late in the domestic season, as Germany proceed without a classic powerhouse No. 9.
What formation are Germany expected to use?
The research sets out a mobile 4-2-3-1 that can become a fluid 4-2-2-2 in possession.
Who are Germany facing in Group C?
Germany are in Group C with Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador, opening their campaign on June 14 in Houston.
What is Germany's predicted starting XI?
The research predicts Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Raum; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Musiala, Wirtz, Sané; Havertz.
What is Manuel Neuer's fitness status?
The research reports a recurring calf problem posing minor immediate pre-tournament risk, while medical staff confirm it will not endanger his World Cup role.
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