Germany women’s national team head coach Christian Wück announced a 24-player squad for the decisive upcoming group-stage qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Germany (sitting one point clear of Norway in Group A4) will play two crucial matches in June 2026 to lock in direct qualification:
- Germany vs Norway: Friday, June 5, 2026, at the RheinEnergieSTADION in Cologne
- Germany vs Slovenia: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, away in Ljubljana
Key Squad Returnees & Absences
The biggest headline for the June fixtures is the return of five key players alongside a few massive injury blows:
- The Returnees: Klara Bühl, Sophia Kleinherne, Kathrin Hendrich, and Marie Müller all rejoin the squad following injury lay-offs. Striker Melissa Kössler also makes a highly anticipated return after her last international cap in 2024.
- Injuries & Omissions: The DFB-Frauen will be missing their regular captain, Giulia Gwinn due to a shoulder injury. Striker Nicole Anyomi and forward Franziska Kett are also sidelined with fresh injuries.
- Suspension: Centre-back Janina Minge will serve a one-match ban for the fixture against Norway, but remains in the squad pool.
UEFA Women’s Nations League 2026 – Group A4 Standings
Here is the UEFA Women’s World Cup Qualification Update of the Germany Women’s team
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | +13 | 10 |
| 2 | Norway | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 9 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 3 |
| 4 | Austria | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
Germany’s June squad Breakdown
Goalkeepers
Despite suffering a recent abdominal injury scare with her NWSL club Gotham FC, veteran Ann-Katrin Berger was included in the squad.
- Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC)
- Stina Johannes (VfL Wolfsburg)
- Ena Mahmutovic (FC Bayern Munich)
Defenders
- Sophia Kleinherne (VfL Wolfsburg)
- Kathrin Hendrich (Chicago Red Stars)
- Marie Müller (Portland Thorns FC)
- Janina Minge (VfL Wolfsburg)
- Sarai Linder (VfL Wolfsburg)
- Camilla Küver (VfL Wolfsburg)
- Carlotta Wamser (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Jella Veit (Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City)
Midfielders & Forwards
- Klara Bühl (FC Bayern Munich)
- Melissa Kössler (Denver Summit FC)
- Jule Brand (VfL Wolfsburg)
- Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea)
- Linda Dallmann (FC Bayern Munich)
- Laura Freigang (Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Lea Schüller (Manchester United)
- Vivien Endemann (VfL Wolfsburg)
- Elisa Senß (Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Selina Cerci (TSG Hoffenheim)
- Lisanne Gräwe (Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Larissa Mühlhaus (Werder Bremen)
- Sarah Mattner-Trembleau (SKN St. Pölten)
