These are the Germany National Football Team players who will make the biggest impact at the FIFA World Cup 2026. From established stars to rising talents, here's who to keep your eye on.
Attacking Midfielder
Club: Bayern Munich
The wizard. Musiala's close control and ability to glide past defenders in tight spaces is mesmerizing. At 23, he's already one of the best players in the world and forms a devastating creative partnership with Wirtz.
Attacking Midfielder
Club: Bayern Munich
Germany's golden boy. Wirtz's creativity, dribbling, and eye for goal have drawn comparisons to Mesut Ozil at his best — but with more goal threat. He's Germany's most important player at the World Cup.
Forward
Club: Arsenal
Havertz has reinvented himself at Arsenal as a lethal number 9. His intelligence, link-up play, and ability to score big goals make him Germany's primary goal threat. He scored the Champions League winning goal in 2021.
Right-back / Defensive Midfielder
Club: Bayern Munich
Germany's most experienced outfield player and vice-captain. Kimmich's versatility, passing range, and relentless energy make him the tactical linchpin of Nagelsmann's system.
Center-back
Club: Real Madrid
The defensive leader with Champions League pedigree at Real Madrid. Rudiger's physicality, pace, and big-game mentality anchor Germany's backline.