Germany EURO 2028 qualifying Group, opponents & dates

Germany plays EURO 2028 qualifying for one of the 24 places at the finals in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. The group and opponents are drawn on 6 December 2026; the matches are played from March to November 2027.

EURO record of Germany

EURO appearances14 (1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024)
Titles1972, 1980, 1996
Finals lost1976, 1992, 2008
Best resultEuropean champions (1972, 1980, 1996)
EURO 2024quarter-final
Host1988, 2024
FIFA world rankingNo. 13

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Questions about Germany in qualifying

Which group is Germany in for EURO 2028 qualifying?

That is decided by the draw on 6 December 2026 in Belfast. The pots follow from the 2026/27 Nations League.

How many EUROs has Germany played?

Germany has played 14 European Championships (1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024). Best result: European champions (1972, 1980, 1996).

When does Germany play in qualifying?

The qualifiers are played from March to November 2027, the play-offs in March 2028. UEFA sets the exact dates after the draw.

As of October 29, 2026. Open points will be added as soon as UEFA publishes them.