UNBELIEVABLE: Germany might withdraw from the 2026 World Cup

The risk of Germany not participating in the 2026 World Cup was unexpectedly mentioned when a German politician disclosed unexpected details.

The 2026 World Cup in North America is approaching, with many of the world’s top teams expected to participate. Under coach Julian Nagelsmann, Germany is still seen as a strong contender for the title. However, recent German media reports have raised concerns related to off-field issues.

According to the BILDnewspaper, politician Jurgen Hardt has for the first time mentioned the scenario where Germany might not take part in the world’s biggest football event. He emphasized that this is not a preferred option, but would only be considered if off-field problems cannot be resolved through dialogue.

Jurgen Hardt’s viewpoint quickly attracted attention because Germany is one of the most historically successful teams in World Cup history. According to him, withdrawal would be a “last resort,” with the primary goal being dialogue and a peaceful resolution so that football is not affected by external factors, especially conflicts between participating members and the host countries.

From a sporting perspective, Germany is still focusing on preparing for the 2026 World Cup with a youthful and ambitious squad. While Argentina aims to defend their title and England, France, and Spain all have strong teams, Germany is expected to make an impact if they maintain stability and concentrate purely on football.

History shows that Germany rarely misses the World Cup. Since 1930, they have only missed two tournaments due to special circumstances. Therefore, the absence of Germany in the 2026 World Cup, if it happens, would be an extremely unusual scenario for fans worldwide.

With four titles in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014, Germany is the second most successful team in World Cup history, behind only Brazil. Mario Götze’s decisive goal in the 2014 final remains the most recent milestone of their top-tier status.

Currently, most opinions in Germany believe that off-field issues will soon be resolved. When that happens, the 2026 World Cup will likely still feature one of the greatest icons in world football.