Germany is eagerly anticipating the 2026 World Cup, curious about who Julian Nagelsmann will select for his squad. Here’s all the crucial information regarding the team’s preparations.
The 23rd FIFA World Cup is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted jointly by Canada, Mexico, and the USA. The German national team, under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, will be among the participating nations.
This article provides an overview of the key dates, the complete schedule, and details on how to watch the German national team’s matches.
Germany at the 2026 World Cup: When Will Julian Nagelsmann Announce His Squad? Schedule and Broadcast Information for the German National Team
On March 19, Julian Nagelsmann announced the squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Switzerland (March 27) and Ghana in Stuttgart (March 30). In a recent statement, the national coach indicated: «This squad will closely resemble the one we intend to take to the World Cup. While changes can still occur, the fundamental idea is that the March squad and the World Cup roster will be largely consistent.»
Although the definitive World Cup squad isn’t due to FIFA until early June, this initial nomination is expected to offer significant clues regarding the final selection. It will effectively serve as the preliminary World Cup squad.
The final World Cup squad is anticipated to be announced to the public either after the last friendly match at the end of May or, at the latest, by the team’s departure to Chicago on June 2.
Germany at the 2026 World Cup: The German National Team Squad
| Position | Player | Club |
| Goalkeeper | Oliver Baumann | TSG Hoffenheim |
| Goalkeeper | Alexander Nübel | VfB Stuttgart |
| Goalkeeper | Jonas Urbig | FC Bayern München |
| Defense | Waldemar Anton | Borussia Dortmund |
| Defense | Nathaniel Brown | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| Defense | Pascal Groß | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Defense | Joshua Kimmich | FC Bayern München |
| Defense | Aleksandar Pavlovic | FC Bayern München |
| Defense | David Raum | RB Leipzig |
| Defense | Antonio Rüdiger | Real Madrid |
| Defense | Nico Schlotterbeck | Borussia Dortmund |
| Defense | Anton Stach | Leeds United |
| Defense | Jonathan Tah | FC Bayern München |
| Defense | Malick Thiaw | Newcastle United |
| Defense | Josha Vagnoman | VfB Stuttgart |
| Midfield/Attack | Leon Goretzka | FC Bayern München |
| Midfield/Attack | Serge Gnabry | FC Bayern München |
| Midfield/Attack | Kai Havertz | FC Arsenal |
| Midfield/Attack | Lennart Karl | FC Bayern München |
| Midfield/Attack | Jamie Leweling | VfB Stuttgart |
| Midfield/Attack | Felix Nmecha | Borussia Dortmund |
| Midfield/Attack | Leroy Sane | Galatasaray Istanbul |
| Midfield/Attack | Kevin Schade | FC Brentford |
| Midfield/Attack | Deniz Undav | VfB Stuttgart |
| Midfield/Attack | Florian Wirtz | FC Liverpool |
| Midfield/Attack | Nick Woltemade | Newcastle United |
Germany at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule and Broadcast Information for the German National Team
Leading up to the World Cup, several friendly matches are scheduled to assess the team’s form. The series of tests commences on March 27 against Switzerland.
The home match against Ghana will be broadcast on free-to-air television and via free livestream. The final World Cup warm-up matches against Finland and the USA will also be available on free-to-air television.
The World Cup group stage matches against Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador will be covered by public broadcasters. Additionally, a premium subscription service will be responsible for broadcasting the entire tournament.
Germany at the 2026 World Cup: Key Dates and German National Team Broadcast Overview
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 27 | 8:45 PM | World Cup Friendly vs. Switzerland | Basel | Free-to-air TV & Livestream |
| March 30 | 8:45 PM | World Cup Friendly vs. Ghana | Stuttgart | Free-to-air TV & Livestream |
| May 31 | 8:45 PM | World Cup Friendly vs. Finland | Mainz | Free-to-air TV & Livestream |
| June 2 | Departure for training camp in Chicago | Frankfurt | — | |
| June 6 | 8:30 PM | World Cup Friendly vs. USA | Chicago | Free-to-air TV & Livestream |
| June 8 | Move into World Cup quarters (The Graylyn Estate in Winston-Salem) | North Carolina | — | |
| June 14 | 7:00 PM | World Cup Group Stage Match vs. Curaçao | Houston | Free-to-air TV & Livestream, Premium Subscription |
| June 20 | 10:00 PM | World Cup Group Stage Match vs. Ivory Coast | Toronto | Free-to-air TV & Livestream, Premium Subscription |
| June 25 | 10:00 PM | World Cup Group Stage Match vs. Ecuador | East Rutherford | Free-to-air TV & Livestream, Premium Subscription |