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The 2030 World Cup will be staged across three continents, reviving historic rivalries and spotlighting rising stars such as Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, while Spain enters as the early favorite.
A suspected ligament injury suffered by defender Nico Schlotterbeck during a clash with Ivory Coast could jeopardize Germany's defensive options in the tournament's next phase.
Germany will open its 2026 World Cup campaign against Curacao at 18:00 BST, featuring veteran keeper Manuel Neuer and a squad peppered with players on the radar of Italian clubs.
After four straight friendly wins, Germany faces Curaçao in its opening World Cup match, fielding a blend of seasoned players and emerging talent under coach Julian Nagelsmann, who hopes to guide the team back to the knockout stages for the first time since 2014.