The German national team has slipped in the FIFA rankings from 10th to 12th place after their exit from the World Cup. The debacle against Paraguay has also affected their ranking in the FIFA world rankings.

What happened?

Germany lost to Paraguay in a penalty shootout and was eliminated from the competition. Toni Kroos, the most successful German player in club football and 2014 World Cup winner, questions the player quality. „We currently don't have a single world-class player. We have players with world-class potential“, said Toni Kroos.

What is the current situation?

Germany has a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 games. Their last match ended 1-1 against Paraguay on 2026-06-29. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-29 | Paraguay | 1:1 |

What comes next?

Germany will face the Netherlands on 2026-09-24. This will be a tough task for the national team. Andreas Köpke, the goalkeeper coach, must improve the defense. But the players must also improve their performance. So Germany can get back on the right track.