Germany at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP E · GER · UEFA
Germany return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 21st appearance overall. They have won the tournament 4 times.
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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Germany's World Cup record
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 20 |
| Best finish | Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014) |
| Titles | 4 |
Germany's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Germany vs Curaçao | JUN 14 · 17:00 UTC | NRG Stadium |
| Germany vs Ivory Coast | JUN 20 · 20:00 UTC | BMO Field |
| Ecuador vs Germany | JUN 25 · 20:00 UTC | MetLife Stadium |
Who else is in Group E?
See the full Group E table and fixtures →
Germany at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Germany in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Germany are in Group E, with Curaçao, Ecuador, Ivory Coast. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Germany play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Germany face Curaçao on JUN 14 · 17:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX.
- How many World Cups have Germany won?
- Germany have won the World Cup 4 times: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014).