Short answer: Germany are coached by Jürgen Klopp, ranked 12th in the FIFA ranking (20 July 2026) and went out in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay on penalties. They have won the World Cup four times and the EURO three times. Next: Serbia on 13 November and the Netherlands on 16 November 2026.
Germany National Team
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14 UEFA European Championships (EURO 2024 included).
3-time European champions in 1972, 1980, 1996.
3-time tournament runners-up in 1976, 1992, 2008.
3 times reached the semi-finals in 1988, 2012, 2016.
58 EURO matches played in total.
30 EURO matches won in total.
Player with most EURO appearances: Manuel Neuer – 20 matches (to EURO 2024).
Top EURO goal scorers: Jürgen Klinsmann and Mario Gomez – 5 goals each.
Head coach: Jürgen Klopp (since 15 August 2026).
World Cup 2026: round of 32.
FIFA ranking: 12th (20 July 2026).
Most caps: Lothar Matthäus – 150.
Record scorer: Miroslav Klose – 71 goals.
Germany Squad
No official squad for the November 2026 Nations League matches had been published by the DFB on 1 November 2026. This section shows a squad once the DFB announces one.
What is Germany’s FIFA ranking?
Germany are 12th in the FIFA men’s world ranking with 1,726.22 points, down two places from 10th. The ranking is from the release of 20 July 2026, the newest one in FIFA’s feed on 1 November 2026. Spain lead the list with 1,995.88 points.
How are Germany doing in the 2026/27 Nations League?
Germany play in League A, Group 2 with the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia. After four of six matches they are third on five points, three behind the Netherlands and Greece, who have eight each.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
| 1 | Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | Greece | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 3 | Germany | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Serbia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
When does Germany play next?
| Date | Match | Venue | Status |
| Thu 24 Sep 2026 | Netherlands 1-1 Germany | Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam | Played |
| Sun 27 Sep 2026 | Germany 0-1 Greece | WWK Arena, Augsburg | Played |
| Thu 1 Oct 2026 | Germany 2-0 Serbia | Allianz Arena, Munich | Played |
| Sun 4 Oct 2026 | Greece 0-0 Germany | Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki | Played |
| Fri 13 Nov 2026 | Serbia v Germany | Stadion Rajko Mitić, Belgrade | Kick-off 20:45 CET; played without spectators (DFB) |
| Mon 16 Nov 2026 | Germany v Netherlands | Olympiastadion, Berlin | Kick-off 20:45 CET |
No other Germany fixtures had been published for 2026/27 on 1 November 2026. Details are on the DFB schedule page.
How did Germany exit the 2026 World Cup?
Germany won Group E with two wins and a defeat (goals 10-4), then went out in the round of 32 on penalties. See the World Cup 2026 guide and the groups and teams page. Spain won the title, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time on 19 July 2026.
| Date | Stage | Match | Venue |
| 14 Jun 2026 | Group E | Germany 7-1 Curaçao | Houston Stadium |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Group E | Germany 2-1 Côte d’Ivoire | Toronto Stadium |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Group E | Ecuador 2-1 Germany | New York/New Jersey Stadium |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Round of 32 | Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties) | Boston Stadium (Foxborough) |
Who is in the current Germany squad?
The DFB had not announced a squad for the November 2026 Nations League matches by 1 November 2026, so no list is shown here. The official squad is published on the DFB national team page once it is named.
Who is Germany’s head coach?
Jürgen Klopp. Julian Nagelsmann stepped down on 3 July 2026 after the World Cup exit. The DFB announced Klopp on 24 July 2026 with a four-year contract covering UEFA EURO 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, and he took over on 15 August 2026. His assistants are Peter Krawietz, Pepijn Lijnders and Sven Bender.
Have Germany qualified for EURO 2028?
Not yet. Germany are not a host nation, so they play in the qualifying competition. UEFA draws the groups in Belfast on Sunday 6 December 2026, group matches run from March to November 2027 and play-offs follow in March 2028. EURO 2028 is played from 9 June to 9 July 2028 in the UK and Ireland.
What are Germany’s honours?
| Competition | Best results | Source |
| FIFA World Cup | Winners 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014; round of 32 in 2026 | FIFA |
| UEFA European Championship | Winners 1972, 1980 and 1996; runners-up 1976, 1992 and 2008; semi-finals 1988, 2012 and 2016 | UEFA (to 5 July 2024) |
Who holds Germany’s appearance and goals records?
| Record | Holder | Source |
| Most caps | Lothar Matthäus, 150 (23 goals); Miroslav Klose, 137; Thomas Müller, 131 | DFB, 1 Nov 2026 |
| Most goals | Miroslav Klose, 71 in 137 caps; Gerd Müller, 68 in 62 caps; Lukas Podolski, 49 | DFB, 1 Nov 2026 |
| Most EURO appearances | Manuel Neuer, 20; Toni Kroos, 19; Bastian Schweinsteiger, 18 | UEFA (to EURO 2024) |
| Most EURO goals | Jürgen Klinsmann and Mario Gomez, 5 each | UEFA (to EURO 2024) |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Germany manager in November 2026?
Jürgen Klopp. The DFB announced him on 24 July 2026 on a four-year contract covering UEFA EURO 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, and he took over from Julian Nagelsmann on 15 August 2026.
How did Germany do at the 2026 World Cup?
Germany won Group E with six points, then drew 1-1 with Paraguay in the round of 32 on 29 June 2026 and lost the penalty shoot-out 4-3 in Boston.
What is Germany’s FIFA ranking?
Germany were 12th in the FIFA men’s world ranking with 1,726.22 points in the release of 20 July 2026, down from 10th. It is the latest release in FIFA’s feed on 1 November 2026.
When does Germany play next?
Germany visit Serbia in Belgrade on Friday 13 November 2026 and host the Netherlands in Berlin on Monday 16 November 2026. Both kick off at 20:45 CET in the UEFA Nations League.
Have Germany qualified for EURO 2028?
Not yet. Germany are not a host nation, so they must come through qualifying, which UEFA draws in Belfast on 6 December 2026, with group matches from March to November 2027 and play-offs in March 2028.
Who is Germany’s record goalscorer?
Miroslav Klose, with 71 goals in 137 internationals. Gerd Müller is second with 68 and Lothar Matthäus holds the appearance record with 150 caps, according to the DFB (1 November 2026).
Sources
- DFB: Jürgen Klopp appointed new Germany head coach
- DFB: Germany knocked out on penalties by Paraguay
- DFB: Nations League match schedule confirmed
- DFB: men’s national team page (Serbia match without spectators)
- DFB Datencenter: Germany record appearance holders (1 November 2026)
- DFB Datencenter: Germany record goalscorers (1 November 2026)
- FIFA: World Cup 2026 official match data and final standings
- FIFA: Germany at the World Cup, team profile and history
- FIFA: men’s world ranking (release of 20 July 2026)
- UEFA: Nations League 2026/27 standings
- UEFA: Germany, all their EURO records and stats (5 July 2024)
- UEFA: EURO 2028 qualifying draw in Belfast
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