"On December 5, the draw for the World Cup group stage will be made. Thirty-four of the 48 teams (up from 32 in Qatar) have qualified for the World Cup, as of November 18. A total of seven European nations have secured their spot, including Germany. Norway return for the first time since 1998, while Jordan, Uzbekistan and Cape Verde will all make their debuts. After Germany's win against Slovakia, they are set to move into ninth in the world rankings, most likely putting them"
"Two home friendlies have been confirmed so far, against Cote d'Ivoire (March 30 in Stuttgart) and Finland (May 31 in Mainz). A friendly against Switzerland in Basel is also reportedly in the works. The final dress rehearsal for the World Cup is to be a match against one of the tournament hosts, the USA. The tournament starts on June 11."
The World Cup group-stage draw will be held on December 5. Thirty-four of 48 teams have qualified so far, including seven European nations such as Germany; Norway return for the first time since 1998, while Jordan, Uzbekistan and Cape Verde will debut. Germany's win over Slovakia moves them to ninth in the world rankings, likely placing them in Pot 1 and preventing matches against other top-10 sides and hosts Mexico, Canada and the United States. Germany will play friendlies against Cote d'Ivoire and Finland, with a Switzerland fixture reportedly planned and a final rehearsal against the USA. The squad is expected in late May 2026.
Read at www.dw.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]