Die Mannschaft · Group E
Germany are four-time world champions and one of the sport's traditional powerhouses. After group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, Julian Nagelsmann is leading a resurgence built around Joshua Kimmich and a new generation. They aim to reclaim their elite status.
Key squad members (selected). Full match-day squads update from the live feed.
Gary Lineker will make his highly anticipated return to terrestrial television as a special guest on ITV's World Cup coverage of Germany vs Ivory Coast. This marks his first major UK TV appearance since departing the BBC over a year ago, with the football icon set to lend his insight to a pivotal Group E encounter.
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been prevented from traveling to Canada for his nation’s upcoming World Cup Group E match against Germany. The visa denial comes in the wake of an ongoing investigation into alleged match-fixing activities involving the player in Ligue 1. Ivory Coast must now face Germany in Toronto without one of their key attacking options.
With backgrounds shaped by conflict and displacement, some of the World Cup’s biggest names are using their prominence to alter perceptions around refugees. Antonio Rüdiger’s story stands out among those using the tournament’s spotlight to highlight this pressing global issue.