Nagelsmann evaluates Germany's opponents

Germany national team head coach Julian Nagelsmann commented on the results of the 2026 World Cup group stage draw. The German national team will play in a group with Ecuador, Côte d’Ivoire, and Curaçao.

"This is not the easiest group, but we have an opportunity. We want to win our matches.

The important thing is to progress step by step and qualify for the playoffs. We need to respect every opponent, but it is also normal to think about potential opponents in the next stage.

It will be interesting to study Curaçao – we will never underestimate this team. A win against Côte d’Ivoire is possible, but they should not be taken lightly either.

The game against Ecuador will not be easy: they have 3–4 star players and finished second in the qualifiers, just behind Argentina," said Nagelsmann in an interview with Bayern & Germany. The World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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