Where to Watch Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Schedule, Channels, and Streaming Options

Germany's Upcoming Matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The German national team, often called Die Mannschaft, faces a challenging Group E in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their opponents include Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador. The first match is set for Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Houston’s iconic NRG Stadium.

Where to Watch in Germany

MagentaTV, owned by Deutsche Telekom, holds exclusive rights to broadcast all 104 matches live across their TV boxes and apps. The public broadcasters ARD and ZDF will air 60 games live on free-to-air channels, with streaming available through ARD Mediathek and ZDFmediathek for mobile and smart devices.

Streaming Options Outside Germany

Fubo offers live coverage including official tournament broadcasters like FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Universo depending on your region. It streams select matches in 4K HDR and provides Cloud DVR storage to watch games later. Multi-screen viewing is possible, letting fans keep up with multiple matches simultaneously. New users can try Fubo’s service via a free trial.

"If you travel outside your home country during the World Cup, using a premium VPN connected to your home server is necessary to unlock regular live channels," advises experts.

Germany’s Road to the 2026 World Cup

Twelve years after lifting their fourth title in Brazil, Germany returns with a mix of experienced leaders and promising young talent. Captain Joshua Kimmich anchors the team alongside dynamic stars like Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz. Their qualifying campaign was strong, finishing with five wins and one loss. Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade led the scoring in qualifiers with four goals. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann, known for his time at RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich, emphasizes possession and tempo control, hoping to translate this into effective attacking against tough defenses.

Key Players to Watch

• Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) – creative force
• Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich) – tactical leader
• Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich) – box-to-box midfielder
• Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich) – defensive anchor
• Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) – primary creative midfielder
• Kai Havertz (Arsenal) – versatile attacker
• Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid) – commanding defender

Broadcast Partners Worldwide

Various countries have official broadcasters for the tournament, including:

• United States: FOX Network, Telemundo, Peacock, fuboTV
• Canada: TSN, CTV, Crave
• United Kingdom: ITV
• France: M6, beIN Sports
• Australia: SBS

In Germany, the partnership between MagentaTV, ARD, and ZDF ensures broad access to the games.

Additional Details

The German squad will stay at The Graylyn Estate in Winston-Salem, North Carolina during the tournament. Matches are scheduled mainly for evening local times in Berlin (CEST).