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    FIFA World Cup 2026

    Germany

    Group E · FIFA Rank #10 · Manager: Julian Nagelsmann

    Germany will compete in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador. Their first match is against Curaçao on Sun 14 Jun at 18:00 UK time.

    20

    World Cups

    Winners (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)

    Best finish

    68-21-23

    All-time record

    Germany Fixtures

    Sun 14 Jun

    18:00

    GermanyvsCuraçao

    Houston

    Home

    Sat 20 Jun

    21:00

    GermanyvsIvory Coast

    Toronto

    Home

    Thu 25 Jun

    21:00

    EcuadorvsGermany

    New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford)

    Away

    Group E

    Knockout Path

    Where Germany go if they qualify from Group E.

    If Germany finish 1st

    R32

    Round of 32

    Mon 29 Jun · 21:30 UK · Boston (Foxborough)

    R16

    Round of 16

    Sat 4 Jul · 22:00 UK · Philadelphia

    QF

    Quarter-final

    Thu 9 Jul · 21:00 UK · Boston (Foxborough)

    Round of 32: vs 3rd-placed team from Group A/B/C/D/F — Boston (Foxborough)

    Round of 16: Winner of 1I vs 3rd (C/D/F/G/H) — Philadelphia

    Quarter-final: Winner from 2A/2B vs 1F/2C bracket side — Boston (Foxborough)

    Semi-final: Winner from 2K/2L vs 1H/2J / 1D/1G bracket side — Dallas (Arlington)

    Final: New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford)

    If Germany finish 2nd

    R32

    Round of 32

    Tue 30 Jun · 18:00 UK · Dallas (Arlington)

    R16

    Round of 16

    Sun 5 Jul · 21:00 UK · New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford)

    QF

    Quarter-final

    Sat 11 Jul · 22:00 UK · Miami (Miami Gardens)

    Round of 32: vs 2nd place of Group I — Dallas (Arlington)

    Round of 16: Winner of 1C vs 2F — New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford)

    Quarter-final: Winner from 1A/3rd vs 1L/3rd bracket side — Miami (Miami Gardens)

    Semi-final: Winner from 1J/2H vs 2D/2G / 1B/1K bracket side — Atlanta

    Final: New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What group is Germany in at the 2026 World Cup?

    Germany are in Group E alongside Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.

    When do Germany play their first game at the 2026 World Cup?

    Germany play their first match on Sun 14 Jun at 18:00 UK time (BST/GMT) against Curaçao. The game is played at Houston.

    What time do Germany play at the 2026 World Cup in the UK?

    Germany's group stage fixtures in UK time are: Sun 14 Jun at 18:00 vs Curaçao; Sat 20 Jun at 21:00 vs Ivory Coast; Thu 25 Jun at 21:00 vs Ecuador.

    What happens if Germany finish 1st in Group E?

    If Germany win Group E, their knockout path would be: Round of 32: vs 3rd-placed team from Group A/B/C/D/F — Boston (Foxborough) → Round of 16: Winner of 1I vs 3rd (C/D/F/G/H) — Philadelphia → Quarter-final: Winner from 2A/2B vs 1F/2C bracket side — Boston (Foxborough) → Semi-final: Winner from 2K/2L vs 1H/2J / 1D/1G bracket side — Dallas (Arlington) → Final: New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford).

    What happens if Germany finish 2nd in Group E?

    If Germany finish runners-up in Group E, their knockout path would be: Round of 32: vs 2nd place of Group I — Dallas (Arlington) → Round of 16: Winner of 1C vs 2F — New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford) → Quarter-final: Winner from 1A/3rd vs 1L/3rd bracket side — Miami (Miami Gardens) → Semi-final: Winner from 1J/2H vs 2D/2G / 1B/1K bracket side — Atlanta → Final: New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford).

    What is Germany's FIFA ranking?

    Germany are ranked 10 in the world by FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

    What is Germany's best World Cup finish?

    Germany's best ever World Cup result is Winners (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014). They have appeared at the World Cup 20 times.

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