Julian Nagelsmann secures qualification for the World Cup
The German national football team is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with the first match set to take place against Slovakia in Bratislava on March 24. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey, as Germany aims to secure a spot in the World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
As the winner of League A in the UEFA Nations League, Germany is guaranteed a spot in the playoffs if it fails to finish first in its group. The team has been drawn into Group A3 for the qualifiers, and they will also face Northern Ireland and Luxembourg in the tournament.
The qualifiers, which start on March 24, will see 16 teams from Europe compete for a place in the World Cup. The good news for football fans in Germany is that all six qualifying games can be seen on free TV, with ARD, ZDF, and RTL sharing the broadcasts.
The German squad will see some new faces this year, with Nnamdi Collins, Paul Nebel, and Finn Dahmen making their debuts. Joshua Kimmich returns as a defensive midfielder, with additional order expected from this change. Head coach Nagelsmann is optimistic about his team's chances, stating that they are considered the favourites in the qualifying group and are progressing towards the World Cup.
The match against Northern Ireland in Cologne is scheduled for March 27, with kick-off for all six games at 20:45. With the remaining four spots to be determined in the playoffs in March 2026, the stakes are high, and the German team will be eager to secure their place in the World Cup as early as possible. The World Cup finals will have 48 teams participating, making it the largest World Cup to date.
As the qualifiers get underway, fans can look forward to an exciting few months of football, with Germany aiming to secure their place in the World Cup and defend their title as champions.
