Joshua Kimmich will captain the German national team at the 2026 World Cup. Despite his ambition to lead the team to victory, analysts suggest a single player cannot achieve this goal alone. The German magazine *Der Spiegel* followed Kimmich throughout an entire season to document his leadership and the challenges facing the national team. The report highlights the difficulty of relying solely on one player, even a captain as skilled as Kimmich, for success in a major tournament. It implies a need for broader team performance and strategic improvements. The article delves into Kimmich’s role and expectations as he prepares to lead Germany on the world stage. It suggests the upcoming World Cup presents a significant challenge for both Kimmich and the entire German squad.