"Germany's last two FIFA World Cup outings have been disastrous. The four time World Champions first failed to make it out of the group stage in 2018 under Joachim Löw after losing final game against Soouth Korea 2-0. A similar fate awaited Hansi Flick in the 2022 World Cup when Germany's 2-1 loss to Japan and 1-1 draw to Spain was only enough to secure a one way ticket back home. After two monumental disappointments, Julian Nagelsman will be hoping for brighter fortunes, but the odds may already be stacked against 38-year-old manager."
"Given Germany's placement in Group E and France's placement in Group I, the two heavyweight nation's will be destined to meet in the Round of 16 - should both side's top their respective groups. Despite the notion of facing the 2022 World Cup finalists, Nagelsmann remains adamant that getting their in the first place is priority number one. "For us, it's not that important whether we finish first or second; we don't plan the tournament bracket in advance," declared Nagelsmann after the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were decided (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). "At some point, we'll have to face top teams; we have to get used to that. First and foremost, getting there is the priority.""
Germany exited early from the World Cup in both 2018 and 2022, failing to progress past the group stage after surprise results. The 2018 campaign ended with a 2-0 loss to South Korea under Joachim Löw; 2022 ended after a 2-1 loss to Japan and a 1-1 draw with Spain under Hansi Flick. Julian Nagelsmann, aged 38, aims to reverse that trend at the 2026 World Cup. Germany occupies Group E and could meet France in the Round of 16 if both top their groups. Nagelsmann prioritizes simply qualifying from the group. Germany opens against Curaçao on June 14, 2026, in Houston.
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