from left Assan Ouédraogo, Nathaniel Brown, Deniz Undav, Angelo Stiller and Jamie Leweling on the lap of honor

As of: June 21, 2026 • 4:33 a.m

The German national team is guaranteed to win the group. Sportschau.de shows which opponents can be expected in the round of 16 and in the possible round of 16.

Germany’s opponent in Round of 16

In the round of 16, Germany will face one of the eight best third-placed teams in the group. Possible opponents are the representatives from groups A, B, C, D and F. There is a complicated system behind this that would go beyond the scope at this point and is clearly explained here.

The most likely case is that the third place in Group C or D would come to Germany. In Group C these can be Brazil, Morocco or Scotland, in Group D only Australia or Paraguay. One thing is certain: the round of 16 will take place on Monday (June 29th, from 10:30 p.m. CEST) in Boston.

The round of 16 would then be against the winner of Group I (France, Norway, Senegal or Iraq) or another third party.

The tournament tree of the 2026 World Cup

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