Playmobil DFB World Cup 2026 Collection: The Complete Guide
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Football and Playmobil have always had something in common. Both bring generations together, both spark arguments at the dinner table, and both have a habit of leaving small pieces scattered across the living room floor. This summer, the two worlds have officially collided, and the result is one of the most exciting Playmobil releases in years.
Playmobil has partnered with the German Football Association (DFB) to release an officially licensed collection of German national team figures, timed perfectly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Whether you're a lifelong Playmobil collector, a football fan looking for something a little different, or a parent wanting to get your child invested in the tournament, this collection deserves your attention.
Here's everything you need to know.
What is the Playmobil DFB Collection?
Developed in direct collaboration between Playmobil and the DFB, the new series became available from 1 April 2026 and includes eleven national team players, the head coach, and additional training sets built around the World Cup theme, all rendered in the iconic Playmobil style.
This is not a generic football set with nameless figures in white kits. Each figure comes wearing the authentic national team shirt and shorts, complete with individual squad numbers, the kind of detail that makes these genuinely collectible rather than just novelty toys.
The timing is no accident. The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across Canada, Mexico and the United States, with 48 nations competing across 104 matches in three host countries. Germany enters the tournament under Julian Nagelsmann with real ambition, and now fans can recreate every tactical argument on their kitchen table.
Which Players Are in the Collection?
This is where things get seriously exciting for football fans. Available as individual figures are: Oliver Baumann, Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, Maximilian Mittelstädt, David Raum, Waldemar Anton, Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade, plus head coach Julian Nagelsmann.
That is a remarkable starting eleven to put on your shelf. Wirtz and Musiala in particular are two of the most exciting players in world football right now, and seeing them immortalised at 7.5 cm tall in the classic Playmobil format is something no supporter of German football should pass up.
The training sets also include additional players: Karim Adeyemi and Angelo Stiller appear in one set, Felix Nmecha in another, and Leon Goretzka and Antonio Rüdiger in a third, giving collectors even more depth to the squad.
The Training Sets: More Than Just Figures
Beyond the individual player figures, the collection is rounded out by three training sets with integrated play functions, featuring additional players with a kick function that allows children to recreate typical match situations like goal shots and training drills.
This is smart product design. The individual figures appeal to collectors who want to display the squad on a shelf. The training sets give younger children something genuinely interactive, a way to play out the tournament, choose their formation, and argue about whether Havertz should be starting.
Why This Collection Matters
Playmobil has been on a remarkable run of licensing partnerships in 2025 and 2026, but the DFB collaboration feels especially significant. Following the strong response to the Bundesliga Sammelstars Starter Set earlier this year, this marks the next step in Playmobil's football journey, a clear signal that the brand intends football to become a permanent part of its universe, not a one-off promotion.
Playmobil CEO Bahri Kurter described a World Cup tournament as creating special moments that go far beyond the matches themselves, and that sentiment is exactly what this collection captures. These figures are not just toys. They are conversation pieces, collector items, and a way for families to connect over the tournament even when the television is off.
For Playmobil fans who have been collecting for years, this also represents something new: the brand stepping into the world of sport in a serious and sustained way. The DFB collection follows the Bundesliga partnership and precedes what is likely to be further football-themed releases in the years ahead.
Where to Buy and What Comes Next
The DFB figures are available from 1 April 2026 in German retail, with the Playmobil webshop also carrying the full range. If you are based in Europe or Canada and are having trouble finding specific figures or accessories from the collection, PlaymobilSpareParts ships to both markets and stocks a wide range of Playmobil figures and accessories, including pieces that official retail channels no longer carry.
It is also worth keeping an eye on what comes next. The full Bundesliga collection, 198 officially licensed figures representing all 18 clubs, is set to arrive from September 2026, making this summer just the opening act of Playmobil's most ambitious football programme ever.
A New Era for Playmobil Collecting
Whether you buy the full squad or just pick up your favourite player, the Playmobil DFB World Cup collection is exactly the kind of release that reminds you why this brand has endured for over 50 years. It takes something you already care about — in this case, one of the biggest sporting events on the planet — and makes it tangible, playable, and collectable.
Set up your formation. Pick your starting eleven. And if any of the tiny accessories go missing during an especially heated living room penalty shootout, you know where to find replacements.
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