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The DFB player learned of his World Cup snub via the media, with Germany set to compete in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Everything you need to know about how to watch Germany in the World Cup.

As expected, returning shot-stopper Manuel Neuer will wear the iconic number 1 shirt at the upcoming World Cup. His deputy, Oliver Baumann, has been allocated the number 12, while young star Lennart Karl will sport the number 25. However, it is the shirt number of a winger that is generating the most debate.

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has revealed which phone call was the most emotional during the selection process for the German squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Germany legends Lothar Matthaus and Roman Weidenfeller have both publicly endorsed Julian Nagelsmann's shock decision to restore Manuel Neuer as the nation’s primary goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup. The Bayern Munich veteran has sensationally stepped out of international retirement to lead Die Mannschaft in North America, displacing Hoffenheim’s Oliver Baumann in the process.

The debate over Joshua Kimmich's position in the German national team has been reignited by Uli Hoeneß. He has criticised national team manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Another 2014 World Cup winner is hanging up his boots: Lukas Podolski will bring down the curtain on his professional career this summer.

Karim Adeyemi will not feature at the World Cup, a predictable decision given that the 24-year-old has clocked less than 600 minutes for BVB this calendar year. Will the forward now remain in Dortmund?

Manuel Neuer's rollercoaster week has taken another dramatic turn as Bayern Munich confirmed the veteran goalkeeper will miss the German Cup final against Stuttgart through injury. The news comes less than 24 hours after the 40-year-old was sensationally named as Germany's first-choice shot-stopper for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

Julian Nagelsmann has included Leroy Sané in Germany's World Cup squad despite feeling that his goal tally is "insufficient". The manager values the 30-year-old's intangible attributes more highly—qualities that Said El Mala does not possess.

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has officially confirmed that Manuel Neuer will be the nation's starting goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup. The Bayern Munich veteran has sensationally decided to reverse his international retirement to lead Die Mannschaft in North America.

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann is pleased that Felix Nmecha is getting back to full fitness in time. He has also postponed the deadline for announcing the World Cup squad partly because of the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.

National team manager Julian Nagelsmann discussed Manuel Neuer's return at length during the squad-announcement press conference, offering several intriguing insights.