Germany’s Rebuild Faces a World Cup Test Under Nagelsmann
Germany are rebuilding under Julian Nagelsmann, with injuries and young attacking talent shaping the story.
Germany enter the 2026 World Cup under Julian Nagelsmann with a squad that combines young attacking talent and pressure from past tournament disappointments. The team’s World Cup preparation has included injury concerns, with players such as Jamal Musiala, Felix Nmecha and Aleksandar Pavlovic unavailable for March preparations against Switzerland. Germany’s attacking future still looks strong, especially with Musiala, Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz among the names expected to shape the team’s creative identity. In Group E, Germany will face Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador, a group that gives them a clear route but little room for complacency.
Players to watch: Julian Nagelsmann, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz.
Group opponents: Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.
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