The Germany national football team won its second World Cup match against Ivory Coast with a score of 2-1. ARD and ZDF broadcast all Germany matches live on TV and livestream.
What are the next steps for the Germany national football team?
The German national team will remain largely in the eastern part of North America. For the opening match, the DFB team must travel to the south to Texas, where the NRG Stadium in Houston can accommodate around 72,000 people.
Who are the strongest opponents of the Germany national football team?
The strongest opponent is Ivory Coast, with top players Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig) and Amad Diallo (Manchester United). The German national team will spend their time during the World Cup in the USA, specifically in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, near the East Coast.
What does the DFB squad for the 2026 World Cup look like?
Julian Nagelsmann was able to nominate 26 players. There was a lot going on in the days leading up to the deadline. For example, it was announced that Manuel Neuer, who had retired after the 2024 European Championship, would be back as number 1.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Oliver Baumann (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim), Manuel Neuer (FC Bayern), Alexander Nübel (VfB Stuttgart) |
| Defense | Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah (both FC Bayern), Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton (both Borussia Dortmund), Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) |
| Midfield | Jamal Musiala, Alexander Pavlovic, Leon Goretzka (all FC Bayern), Jamie Leweling, Anton Stiller (both VfB Stuttgart), Nadiem Amiri (1. FSV Mainz 05), Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Leroy Sané (Galatasaray Istanbul), Florian Wirtz (FC Liverpool), Assan Ouedraogo (RB Leipzig) |
| Attack | Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (FC Arsenal), Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United) |
The German national team won 2-1 against Ivory Coast on June 20, 2026. The next match will take place on June 25, 2026, against Ecuador.
