The German team will face Luxembourg this Friday, October 10, in a group stage match of the UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The team led by Julian Nagelsmann is in third position in their group, alongside Slovakia and Northern Ireland, and is in dire need of a victory to avoid falling behind in the standings.
Die Mannschaft will face Luxembourg, the weakest team in the group, who have two consecutive defeats.
Below, we present Germany’s starting XI for this crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier.
The possible alignment of Germany against Luxembourg
Porter: Oliver Baumann: The Hoffenheim player will look to leave a memorable mark by replacing Marc Ter Stegen to remain in the starting XI.
The defendant is vertical: Jonathan B: In the absence of Antonio Rüdiger, the Bayern Munich defender will try to consolidate himself as a leader in defense thanks to his solidity and his hierarchy.
Central defender: Waldemar Anton: The Borussia Dortmund player has only played nine games for the German national team, but Nagelsmann likes him. He will ensure order and a good start from the back as he looks to establish himself in the national team.
Central defense: Robin Koch: The Eintracht Frankfurt defender and captain will look to continue racking up minutes with Die Mannschaft. He stands out for his aerial play and his strength.
Right midfielder: Jamie Leweling: The young man from Union Berlin will try to take advantage of his speed on the wing to generate constant danger in attack. In three matches with the national team, he scored one goal.
Left midfielder: David Raum: The RB Leipzig full-back will seek to unbalance with his offensive projections and his precise crosses from the left.
Central midfielder: Joshua Kimmich: The midfield captain will be responsible for setting the rhythm of the game and ensuring balance between defense and attack.
Central midfielder: Léon Goretzka: The Bayern midfielder will try to impose his physique and his arrival in the area to be key in the recovery and the goal.
Forward: Serge Gnabry: The Bayern Munich striker will want to be decisive with his imbalance and his ability to score in the final third. In 53 matches for Germany, he scored 23 goals.
Forward: Florian Wirtz: The German striker did not have a good start to his Liverpool adventure. Wirtz is known for his creativity and vision on the offensive front. He should find his best version with his national team.
Forward: Maximilian Meier: Everything indicated that Nick Woltenmade would start this match, but the 23-year-old Newcastle United striker is suffering from a viral infection. His place will be taken by Meier, with five games in the Mannschaft.
This is what the German formation would look like (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: O. Baumann
Defenses: J. Tah, W. Anton, R. Koch
Media: J. Lewelling, JKK Gorzzzka, D. Space
Lead: S. Gnabry, F. Wirtz, M. Meier
This is what the Luxembourg formation would look like (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: A. Moris
Defense: L. Jans, E. Mahhmutovic, D. Carlson, F. Bahrts.
Media: L. Barreiro, M. Olesen, C. Martins
Lead: A. DARDARI, E. Muratovic, D. Sinani
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