BL2BLVBLworld-cupworld-cup
menu
Julian Nagelsmann's Germany begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Curaçao on 14 June.
Julian Nagelsmann's Germany begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Curaçao on 14 June. - © Alexander Hassenstein
Julian Nagelsmann's Germany begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Curaçao on 14 June. - © Alexander Hassenstein
bundesliga

All the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 news - Daily updates and LIVE blog!

xwhatsappmailcopy-link

As Germany's, the Bundesliga's and the world's finest battle for the FIFA World Cup in North America this summer, our daily blog has you covered with all the latest news, stories and action...

Advertisement
camera-photo

Added incentive

Should Germany go on and win the World Cup, David Raum and Julian Nagelsmann plan on getting matching tattoos. "What scares me the most is our matching tattoo if we win the World Cup," explained Nagelsmann. "Not because I'm afraid of getting tattoos, but because I think we won't find any space left on your body." To which the Raum responded: "No no, you can always find a free spot [...] He can chose the design himself, but I definitely want to be there when he gets his tattoo."
© IMAGO/Bernd Feil/M.i.S.
camera-photo

Julian Nageslmann on Germany's team spirit

"I told the players that we’ll be like a family over the coming weeks, that everyone has to trust one another, pull in the same direction and speak openly about things. This journey doesn’t start today – it began three years ago. A lot of it comes through good performances. When you win, there’s no reason for the mood to dip. Everyone in the team is responsible for contributing to that team spirit."
© IMAGO/Bernd Feil/M.i.S.
camera-photo

Groß on what he brings to the team

“I believe that during such a long tournament, I can contribute a lot to the team: If I’m needed on the pitch, I’ll be there - 100 per cent. I can bring a high level of stability and composure. And if I’m not playing, then I want to fulfill my role by putting the team first, bringing energy, and supporting the others. That’s the role of everyone who isn’t in the starting XI."
© IMAGO/Steffie Wunderl
camera-photo

Pascal Groß on his first World Cup call-up

“Right now, I’m just incredibly happy to be part of the German national team, and I can promise that I’ll give my all and enjoy every moment at my first World Cup. How I personally felt about it and how I’d evaluate it - that’s something I’ll talk about later. Making a prediction right now is just too hard.”
© IMAGO/DeFodi.de
camera-photo

First session in Herzogenaurauch

In their first training session of their pre-tournament training camp, the Germany players were put through their paces in the heat under the watchful eye of Julian Nagelsmann.
© IMAGO/Frank Hoermann / SVEN SIMON
Recommended editorial content from JWPlayer
At this point you will find external content from JWPlayer that complements the article. You can show it with a click and hide it again.

I agree that external content from JWPlayer will be shown to me. This enables personal data to be transmitted to JWPlayer and cookies to be set by JWPlayer. You can find out more about this in JWPlayer's privacy statement

Edit cookie settings

0:59
camera-professional-play-symbol

Germany arrive at pre-World Cup camp

The squad selected by Julian Nagelsmann for the tournament arrived at Herzogenaurauch ahead of their warm-up match against Finland.
camera-photo

Rudi Völler on the World Cup atmosphere in Germany

"The team has a job to do. A good atmosphere doesn’t come about on its own. I do think we produced some good performances under pressure in the games after the defeat in Slovakia. We’ve won seven in a row."
© IMAGO/Bernd Feil/M.i.S.
Recommended editorial content from JWPlayer
At this point you will find external content from JWPlayer that complements the article. You can show it with a click and hide it again.

I agree that external content from JWPlayer will be shown to me. This enables personal data to be transmitted to JWPlayer and cookies to be set by JWPlayer. You can find out more about this in JWPlayer's privacy statement

Edit cookie settings

1:41
camera-professional-play-symbol

Julian Nagelsmann on his World Cup squad selection

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann on his roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the reasons behind recalling Manuel Neuer.

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to our live blog covering all the latest news from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. Stay tuned for all of the big stories from the biggest footballing show on earth, especially from the German camp!

Related videos

Recommended editorial content from JWPlayer

At this point you will find external content from JWPlayer that complements the article. You can show it with a click and hide it again.

I agree that external content from JWPlayer will be shown to me. This enables personal data to be transmitted to JWPlayer and cookies to be set by JWPlayer. You can find out more about this in JWPlayer's privacy statement

Edit cookie settings

Related news

All Articles →