Germany have been drawn in Group E for the 2026 World Cup, meaning they will face Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Curacao. It looks like a competitive group on paper, but the Germans are the favourites to progress. They have strong pedigree in this competition, having won the World Cup four times - only Brazil have lifted the trophy on more occasions.

📔 What are the key stats and facts I need to know before betting on Germany at the World Cup 2026?

🔥 What free bets are available for Germany's World Cup games?

✅ What is the best bet for Germany at World Cup 2026?

🌍 How did Germany qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

After losing their opening match of the World Cup qualifiers 2-0 against Slovakia, Germany recovered strongly, and won their next five successive matches to secure top spot in Group A.

It was a relatively easy group for them, but they seemed to grow in confidence, and finished the campaign with a 6-0 drubbing of Slovakia, to get revenge on home turf. The Germans were dominant in that game - they racked up 22 shots and seven big chances, which translated to 3.28 xG. They registered 72% possession, highlighting how effective they were at retaining possession and keeping pressure on their opponents.

After conceding twice against Slovakia, Germany then conceded against Northern Ireland in the next game, but they kept four straight clean sheets after that.

👔 Who is the Germany manager at the World Cup 2026?

Nagelsmann led Germany to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals before being eliminated by, the eventual winners, Spain. However, it was a close match, and the Germans were unfortunate to be eliminated in the dying embers of extra time. He then guided his side to a 4th-place finish at the Nations League, losing to Portugal and France. Nagelsmann wants his side to adopt an attack-minded approach, regardless of the opponent, which often makes for exciting and open contests.

🔎 Who are Germany's key players to watch at World Cup 2026?

Florian Wirtz

Florian Wirtz has proven he is one to rely on in the big games - he scored against Spain in the Euros, and bagged against Portugal in the Nations League. Even though Germany lost both of those games, Wirtz played his part. He also contributed to all four goals scored against Switzerland in the March friendly. The Liverpool man has featured regularly at club level this season, and seems to really bring out his best form on the international stage. 

Joshua Kimmich 

Joshua Kimmich will have a slightly different role for Germany, than he does for Bayern Munich at club level, as Nagelsmann prefers him at right back instead of in central midfield. However, he is still afforded plenty of attacking freedom to get forward and contribute to attacks, as well as being the primary set piece taker. Kimmich posted two goals and one assist from five World Cup qualifying matches. 

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* I recommend waiting for confirmed team line-ups before placing any bets.

* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.