Tough draw for Germany? How the World Cup pots might shape up | OneFootball

Since last night, it's official: Germany will once again be participating in the 2026 World Cup. After a stunning 6-0 victory over Slovakia, the World Cup ticket is secured. 

The only question remains: Who will the German team face next summer? Some teams have already qualified, and more will follow this evening. 

The seed pots are slowly taking shape. Germany is placed in Pot 1 with the top nations and the three host countries and will have to prepare for a team from each of the other pots. The teams that have already secured their spot in the tournament are marked with a green checkmark (Source: X-Channel @FootRankings). 

Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Japan, Uruguay, Senegal, and Iran are already confirmed in Group 2 and could be potential German group opponents. Italy could also be a Pot 2 opponent if the Squadra Azzurra secures their World Cup ticket through the play-offs. 

In Pot 3, Norway, Egypt, Paraguay, and Ivory Coast will be among others, while Pot 4 will include New Zealand, Ghana, and the World Cup newcomers Cape Verde and Jordan. 

The exact seed pots for the World Cup will be announced by FIFA in the near future. The official draw for the World Cup groups won't be long in coming either. The ceremony will take place on December 5, 2025 (at 6 PM German local time) in Washington D.C. 

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