Overview
- Germany's women open World Cup qualifying on March 3 in Dresden against Slovenia, with ARD carrying the match, then visit Stavanger on March 7.
- Home dates are set for April 14 against Austria in Nuremberg and June 5 against Norway in Cologne, which will host the team for the first time.
- The qualifying campaign closes on June 9 in Slovenia as Germany targets a direct berth for the 2027 tournament in Brazil.
- Head coach Christian Wück has extended his contract through 2029, ensuring continuity through the upcoming cycle.
- Germany's men in basketball play their final first‑phase World Cup qualifier on July 6 in Bamberg against Cyprus after early wins over Israel and in Cyprus, with Croatia fixtures on February 27 in Zagreb and March 1 in Bonn before a second phase that sends three teams to the 2027 finals in Qatar.