Overview
- The qualifying campaign begins on 3 March in Dresden against Slovenia, with Norway and Austria also in the group.
- Head coach Christian Wück says discussions with sport director Nia Künzer continue, and his current contract runs through the end of 2026.
- Media coverage indicates an extension before qualifying is likely, reflecting the DFB’s recent approach to early deals for coaching continuity.
- After an EM semifinal and two Nations League finals, Germany has progressed yet still struggles with finishing and overall play at the desired level.
- Wück has solidified a core including Ann-Katrin Berger, Janina Minge, Sjoeke Nüsken, Klara Bühl and Jule Brand, and he has integrated prospects Carlotta Wamser and Franziska Kett while urging stronger Bundesliga competition as league-structure plans remain unresolved ahead of the 2029 home Euros.