Germany at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP E · GER · UEFA
Germany returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 21st appearance overall. They have won the tournament 4 times.
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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 | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany vs Curaçao | JUN 14 · 17:00 UTC | NRG Stadium | 7-1 |
| Germany vs Ivory Coast | JUN 20 · 20:00 UTC | BMO Field | 2-1 |
| Ecuador vs Germany | JUN 25 · 20:00 UTC | MetLife Stadium | 2-1 |
| Germany vs Paraguay | JUN 29 · 20:30 UTC | Gillette Stadium | 1-1 (3-4 pens) |
How did Germany do at the 2026 World Cup?
Germany played 3 group matches in Group E, winning 2, drawing 0 and losing 1, with 10 scored and 4 conceded: 7-1 against Curaçao, 2-1 against Ivory Coast, 1-2 against Ecuador.
In the knockout rounds they drew 1-1 with Paraguay and lost 3-4 on penalties in the round of 32.
Who else is in Group E?
See the full Group E table and fixtures →
Germany at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Germany in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Germany were drawn into Group E with Curaçao, Ecuador, Ivory Coast.
- Who did Germany play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Germany opened against Curaçao on JUN 14 · 17:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX, and it finished 7-1.
- How many World Cups have Germany won?
- Germany have won the World Cup 4 times: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014).
Sources for Germany's 2026 record
Germany's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.