Germany Targets Group E Victory at 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Germany enters Group E with Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador after the disappointments of 2018 and 2022. Coach Julian Nagelsmann will rely on midfielders Kimmich and Wirtz. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been recalled from retirement to join the squad. Neuer’s return adds experience but does not guarantee a starting berth. The German side seeks to improve on the recent tournaments. Analysts will debate whether Germany should be seen as a favorite or an outsider this summer. The team’s goal is to finish top of its group. The After World Cup programme is hosted by Jérôme Sillon together with Polo Breitner. It airs as a podcast on RMC with Hotels.com as the travel partner. Germany aims to exact revenge for the 2018 and 2022 setbacks. A first‑place group finish would mark a strong start to the tournament.