Germany
Germany narrowly failed to exit the group stage at Qatar 2022 — a humiliating experience that prompted significant generational change. Musiala and Wirtz represent a genuinely exciting new era, and their home tournament form at Euro 2024 confirmed the rebuild is bearing fruit. Four-time champions arrive hungry to remind the world of their pedigree.
At a Glance
Key Players
Coach: Julian Nagelsmann
Tactical Analysis
Nagelsmann prefers a 4-2-3-1 with aggressive high press and technical midfield control. Wirtz operates in the '10' role with creative freedom; Musiala provides direct, unpredictable running that defences struggle to track.
Betting Angle
Germany's tournament entry odds often contain a 'group stage exit panic' premium from 2022 — their actual knockout probability is typically higher than the market reflects.
Did You Know?
- Germany have won four World Cups — 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014, one of football's most dominant records.
- They scored seven goals against Brazil in the 2014 semi-final — the most any team has ever scored against a host nation.
- Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala form one of the most technically gifted young attacking partnerships in world football.