Germany's coach Nagelsmann sets sights on winning the World Cup title in the following year.

Germany Aims for World Cup Qualification with Dominance

Germany's quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup begins in earnest as they prepare for their next two qualifying matches against Luxembourg on June 11 and Armenia on June 14. The German team, under the leadership of coach Julian Nagelsmann, is determined to win these matches and secure a place in the global tournament.

Nagelsmann, known for his strategic approach, believes that setting goals is crucial for a team or an individual. For Germany, the objective is clear - to win matches and qualify for the World Cup. The team aims to do so with dominance, hoping to erase the disappointments of the past.

Germany's World Cup Group A qualifying campaign kicks off against Slovakia on Thursday. The team, however, faces an uphill battle, with some domestic polls suggesting that not all fans share Nagelsmann's confidence in winning the World Cup. Despite being in Group A with Luxembourg, Germany is considered the underdogs to advance.

The last time Germany won a major tournament was the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Since then, they have been knocked out in the group stage at the last two editions of the World Cup. The Euro 2024 quarterfinals were the furthest Germany has progressed in a tournament since the 2018 World Cup, but their journey ended there when they were eliminated in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024, which was their first tournament under Nagelsmann's leadership.

Nagelsmann emphasizes the importance of focusing on the process rather than the big goal to avoid moments of doubt. He desires a winning start in their bid to qualify for the tournament and a more stable team after the recent losses. Germany lost their last two matches in June, with defeats to Portugal and France in the Nations League.

The German squad for the 2026 World Cup qualification includes 23 players called up by coach Julian Nagelsmann for the first two qualifying matches. Key defenders Antonio Rüdiger and Jonathan Tah are established starters, with midfielders and attackers like Jamie Leweling and Nadiem Amiri also called up. Newcomers Nnamdi Collins, Paul Nebel, and Finn Dahmen have also been included in the squad.

Despite not mentioning any specific goals for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers beyond winning matches and qualifying, Nagelsmann has stated that the ultimate goal is to win the 2026 World Cup. He also assured that no player would disagree with this goal or would not travel with the team.

The first home game for Germany in their World Cup qualifiers is scheduled for September 7 against Northern Ireland in Cologne. As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup begins, the German team is gearing up for a challenging journey, aiming to regain their glory days and bring the trophy home once again.

Germany's coach Nagelsmann sets sights on winning the World Cup title in the following year.