Germany

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FIFA#11
2026

Germany's Campaign in World Cup 2026

Germany has charged into the World Cup 2026 with the sort of confidence that comes from a flawless qualifying campaign and a stunning group-stage opener. In the European qualifiers, they topped their group with 15 points from six matches, winning five and dropping just one, while boasting a formidable goal difference of +13. The defence was solid, conceding only three goals, while the attack fired an impressive 16.

In the tournament itself, Germany set the tone early by dominating Group E, winning their first match 7-1 — a scoreline that would leave even the strictest of German coaches raising an eyebrow. This emphatic victory underlines their intent to add another star to their illustrious history, having already claimed the trophy four times.

Looking ahead, Germany will aim to maintain their impressive form and defensive discipline as they prepare to face Ivory Coast. Their blend of attacking flair and defensive resilience promises an intriguing path through the group stage and beyond, as they chase yet more World Cup glory.

Group E

#TeamPPts
1Germany36
2Ivory Coast36
3Ecuador34
4Curaçao31
As of 19 Jul 2026
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Qualifying campaign

Rank

1

Points

15

PPG (last 5)

3.00

Squad pedigree

24 of 26 squad players (92%) play club football in a top-5 European league.

Spotlight

A. Rüdiger

A. Rüdiger

Real Madrid
La Liga

12 apps · 1 G · 0 A · 7.23

Player shape

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P. Groß

P. Groß

Brighton
Premier League

9 apps · 2 G · 4 A · 7.12

Player shape

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J. Kimmich

J. Kimmich

Bayern München
Bundesliga

8 apps · 1 G · 3 A · 7.52

Player shape

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League position

Position 11

Points trajectory

Rank 11

FIFA world ranking

#11

Manager

J. Nagelsmann

Germany

Season at a glance

W 2·D 1·L 111–5 GF/GA+6 GD0 clean sheets

Streaks

Last 5 home2W1D0Llast 5
Last 5 away0W0D1Llast 5
Scored4/4
Conceded4/4

Last result

Greece
0-0
Germany
4 Oct

Next match

Serbia
19:45
Germany
13 Nov

UEFA Nations League table

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1Switzerland13
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Germany's Form Story for World Cup 2026

Germany have been in fine fettle during the World Cup 2026 campaign so far, boasting a perfect record in both their group stage and qualifying matches. Their recent form is nothing short of impressive, with a string of wins including a commanding 7-1 victory in their opening group game. The team has dropped no points in their last six qualifying matches, winning five and losing just once overall in the season.

Their consistency is evident in the absence of draws, and with just a single defeat, Germany's form shape is quite the opposite of streaky — more a steady march of victories. Their defence has been tight at home, conceding just once, while their attack has been prolific, scoring 16 goals in six qualifiers and maintaining clean sheets across multiple matches. Germany look well-prepared to maintain this momentum as they face Ivory Coast next at home in the group stage.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
10
1
HomeGoals againstAway
3
2
HomeClean sheetsAway
HomeFailed to scoreAway
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
3.33vs1.00

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
11
Goals against
5
Goal difference
+6
Clean sheets
0
Points / round
7.0

Germany's Home and Away Fortunes

Germany have been quite the fortress at home in their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign and recent fixtures, netting 13 goals while conceding just once. Their defensive solidity is clear with two clean sheets on home turf, keeping opponents at bay with enviable consistency.

Away from home, their scoring has dipped significantly to just three goals, and they've conceded twice. However, maintaining two clean sheets even on the road shows a commendable level of resilience. This contrast suggests a side that dominates with attacking flair at home but adopts a more cautious, defensive posture when travelling.

For their upcoming World Cup group stage match at home, this home form should provide a reassuring platform. Expect Germany to push forward confidently, leaning on their solid home record to extend their winning streak.

Fipster's Record on Germany

Germany's 2026 World Cup campaign has started on a high note, with a commanding 7-1 win in their opening group match. Fipster's prediction model is still building its record on this side, having made just one graded prediction this season. That prediction earned a tick, suggesting the model is cautiously optimistic but not yet fully convinced to hand out stars like Bavarian brews at Oktoberfest. As Germany marches on in Group E, Fipster will be keen to add more stars to its tally and back the reigning four-time champions to continue their strong form.