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DFB is optimistic about the 2026 World Cup: talent is ready!
Darmstadt reports on the upheaval in the DFB team before the 2026 World Cup, including talented players and future strategies.
DFB is optimistic about the 2026 World Cup: talent is ready!
There is a sense of optimism in German football and eyes are already set on the 2026 World Cup. The DFB team's goal of reaching the final was clearly pursued at the U21 European Championship, as Echo Online reports. However, there is also a lot to discuss when thinking about the future squads for the next big challenge.
Some U21 talents, such as Nick Woltemade and Tim Oermann, have developed strongly in recent months. While Woltemade made an impact on the offensive, Oermann played regularly in the Bundesliga. Players like Brajan Gruda and Rocco Reitz have already gained experience in the senior national team. Their development is far from complete and could make it difficult to make the jump to the A team. Many people ask themselves: Who will ultimately get the chance to be in the squad for the World Cup?
A squad with a future
National coach Julian Nagelsmann has a clear vision for the future. Despite the disappointing elimination from the home European Championships, he is optimistic about the future. At the last tournament, the average age of the German players was over 29 years. The DFB team was the oldest team in the tournament and discussions about the suitability of experienced players like Manuel Neuer are at the forefront. Neuer, now 39 years old, has not clearly defined his future in the DFB team, which raises speculation about a possible absence at the next World Cup 90min knows.
A revolution is in full swing. Names like Toni Kroos and Thomas Müller will no longer be in the squad. Neuer, Gündogan and Müller have withdrawn from the national team, clearing the way for a new team. Predictions suggest that players like Marc-André ter Stegen will take on the role as the new number one in goal. The squad structure could therefore change significantly.
A look at the lineup
The line-up for the 2026 World Cup will be exciting. The current squad could look like this:
| position | player |
|---|---|
| goal | Marc-André ter Stegen, Alexander Nübel, Noah Atubolu |
| Defence | Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rüdiger, Nico Schlotterbeck, David Raum, Max Finkgräfe |
| midfield | Aleksandar Pavlovic, Angelo Stiller, Anton Stach, Robert Andrich, Rocco Reitz, Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Brajan Gruda, Leroy Sané, Maximilian Beier, Chris Führich |
| Storm | Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade, Niclas Füllkrug |
The youngest talents who are increasingly coming into the spotlight are Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz. Almost simultaneously with the decline in experienced players, the DFB team could need a lot of fresh blood. Nagelsmann plans to present the European Championship squad in the first games after the tournament and hopes to attack the 2026 World Cup with young energy and fresh enthusiasm RND reports.
The road is still long and full of challenges, but the potential is promising. The DFB has a great opportunity to transform a fossil team into a dynamic, powerful ensemble. Players like Woltemade, Gruda and Co. are the great hopes for the upcoming major event. Let's take this path with enthusiasm and courage - the next World Cup could be a big stage for Germany again!