Germany Euro 2024: Squad, Schedule, and Latest Updates

Germany is the host nation of Euro 2024 and as such, is touted as one of the main favourites of the tournament. Die Elf are one of the most winningest nations at the Euros. With three titles to their name, they are tied with Spain as the team with the most titles. However, they haven’t won the competition since 1996 and displayed questionable results at most recent major tournaments. This is a perfect opportunity for them to get back to the very top of European football.

Team Info

Germany is a four-time World Cup champion and a three-time Euros winner. They are one of the most winningest nations in the history of football and this will be their 14th Euros appearance. Since they made their debut in 1972, they haven’t missed a European competition since.

Element	Explanation
Full Team Name	Germany
Founded	1900
Association	Deutscher Fußball-Bund
Head Coach	Julian Nagelsmann
Captain	İlkay Gündoğan
Most Caps	Lothar Matthäus (150)
Top Scorer	Miroslav Klose (71)
FIFA Ranking	16

Current Squad

The biggest surprise in the Germany Euro 2024 squad is the return of Toni Kroos. At the same time, this will be his final major tournament as he plans to retire after it ends. Nagelsmann has made a few changes and was also surprised with a few call ups, at the same time, he decided to oust Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, and Timo Werner, who are the biggest names missing from the squad. If you want to go into details, our Euro 2024 expert insights might be the right place.

Maximilian Beier, Aleksandar Pavlović and goalkeepers Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nübel will be debuting players who made it into the Euro 2024 Germany team.

Squad List

• Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-André ter Stegen (Barcelona), Oliver Baumann (TSG Hoffenheim), Alexander Nübel (VfB Stuttgart).
• Defenders: Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Robin Koch (Eintrachg Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart), Waldemar Anton (VfB Stuttgart). 
• Midfielders: Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), İlkay Gündoğan (Barcelona), Leroy Sané (Bayern Munich), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen), Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion), Robert Andrich (Byern Leverkusen), Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart), Aleksandar Pavlović (Bayern Munich). 
• Forwards: Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart), Maximilian Beier (TSG Hoffenheim).

Team Statistics (qualifiers)

As a host nation, Germany was the only team directly qualifying for Euro 2024. Instead, they played a bunch of friendly games to get them self into shape for the competition. They played a total of 13 friendly matches after the World Cup, out of which they won five, drew two times, and actually lost six games. 

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Recent Match Results

The most recent friendly matches that Germany played showed us two sides of the team. Die Elf lost to Turkey (3:2) and Austria (2:0), showing that they are miles away from their old days.  However, they won the next two games, against France (2:0) and Netherlands (2:1) peaking their form when it matters the most.

Key Players

Germany has always had exceptional players in their ranks. This time, they have a much younger team and footballers who are hungry to show what they can do on the home field.

Player Profiles

Toni Kroos is coming out of retirement just to make his final run at a European Championship trophy. After winning the latest Champions League trophy with Real Madrid, he plans to retire after Euro 2024. His pinpoint passing and presence on the field will be of crucial importance for Nagelsmann’s playstyle.

Kai Havertz had a slow start to the season but ended up being one of the most important Arsenal players this season. His versatility in both midfield and attack makes him a crucial player for his team. He will most likely start upfront but don’t be surprised if you see him in various other positions.

Finally, Thomas Müller may be one of the oldest players in Nagelsmann’s team, but his experience and passing ability cannot be overlooked. He can turn the tide of a game with just one pinpoint pass and has the ability to make all the players around him better.

Euro 2024 Schedule

According to the Germany schedule, they will open the competition on 14. June with a Group A fixture versus Scotland.

• 14 June: Germany vs Scotland (Allianz Arena, Munich)
• 19 June: Germany vs Hungary (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart)
• 23 June: Switzerland vs Germany (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt)

Latest News

After Germany’s breakdown at the previous Euros and the 2022 World Cup, the fans were largely disappointed with the team. It left the players playing without confidence and motivation which also resulted in Hansi Flick being removed as the head coach. The young and talented Julian Nagelsmann stepped in, but he also had mixed results to start his career as Germany’s manager.

Luckily, recent results and the style of play gave a bit of hope to the fans. They look much better and the important thing is that results came against tougher opposition. If he continues in the same manner, Germany can hope for a little bit of success at Euro 2024.

Tactical Analysis

For years, Germany has followed similar tactics to Bayern Munich. This was due to the fact that most players came from Bayern. With a different roster, the tactics have changed. The team might look similar, but they have a completely different backbone compared to before.

Playing Style and Formation

Germany plays in a 4-3-2-3-1 formation. With Goretzka out of the team, it will be interesting to see who will team up with Kroos in the central midfield. Gündoğan might take up that role, with Müller, Musiala, and Wirtz making up the attacking trio. Upfront, Havertz will be the lonely man out, who is much more mobile than traditional number 9s are.

Team History

As Gary Lineker put it, “Everyone plays football, but only Germany wins.” To some extent, that saying is true. But while Die Elf was a football powerhouse only a couple of years ago, they stepped into mediocrity in recent years.

Overview

Germany are one of the most winningest teams in football history. They have more achievements than some would ever hope to achieve. They lifted their first Europan championship in 1972, which was the first time they ever played. Since then, they have never missed the Euros and won it two more times.

The next title came in 1980 in Italy, while the last one was won in England at Euro 1996. Back then, they famously defeated the Czech Republic with Oliver Bierhoff grabbing a brace and scoring the winning goal in the 95th minute of the match.  

Achievements and Honors

The German football team has made 14 appearances at the European Championship and 18 World Cup appearances. They have three Euro titles and have played in the final three more times. They are even better at the World Cup competition, winning it four times and appearing in the final four more times.

European Competition Winners

• 1972, 1980, 1996

World Cup Winners

• 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014

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