How to Say ‘Are you looking forward to the 2026 World Cup?’ in German
Freust du dich auf die WM 2026?
froyst doo dikh owf dee veh-em tsvye-tow-zent-zeks-unt-tsvahn-tsikh
[froyst doo dikh owf dee veh-em tsvye-tow-zent-zeks-unt-tsvahn-tsikh]
💬 Usage Tip: Full phrase pattern: "Sich freuen auf + accusative." A great chunk to memorize.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Football chat starts early in Germany—well before the tournament actually begins.
Phrase Breakdown
Freust
[froyst]
are happy
"Freust" is from "sich freuen" and asks if someone is happy or looking forward to something.
Freust du dich auf das Turnier?
Are you looking forward to the tournament?
du
[doo]
you
"du" is the informal singular form of "you."
Freust du dich auf das Finale?
Are you looking forward to the final?
dich
[dikh]
yourself
"dich" is the reflexive object used with "sich freuen."
Freust du dich heute besonders?
Are you especially excited today?
auf
[owf]
for / about
"auf" works with "sich freuen" to express looking forward to a future event.
Ich freue mich auf die WM.
I am looking forward to the World Cup.
die
[dee]
the
"die" is the feminine article used before "WM."
Die WM ist für viele Fans wichtig.
The World Cup is important for many fans.
WM
[veh-em]
World Cup
"WM" is the standard abbreviation for "Weltmeisterschaft."
Die WM bringt viele Menschen zusammen.
The World Cup brings many people together.
2026
[tsvye-tow-zent-zeks-unt-tsvahn-tsikh]
2026
The year identifies this specific World Cup.
2026 reisen viele Fans zur WM.
In 2026 many fans will travel to the World Cup.
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