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MAINZ, GERMANY - MAY 31: Starting lineup of Germany with Jamal Musiala, Nico Schlotterbeck, Felix Nmecha, Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Oliver Baumann, Lennart Karl, Nathaniel Brown, Joshua Kimmich, Deniz Undav and Florian Wirtz during the international friendly match between Germany and Finland at MEWA Arena on May 31, 2026 in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by Helge Prang - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

Mega blow for Germany as Bayern star OUT of World Cup

Germany's World Cup preparations have been hit by a devastating blow after teenage forward Lennart Karl was ruled out of the upcoming tournament. The 18-year-old Bayern Munich prodigy sustained a severe thigh injury during Die Mannschaft's final training session, forcing national team manager Julian Nagelsmann to call up a late replacement.

Germany v Finland - International Friendly

"It hurts beyond words": Karl breaks his silence after being ruled out of the World Cup

Germany defender Lennart Karl has broken his silence with an emotional statement after his bitter World Cup exit.

USMNT World Cup notebook: Can McKennie continue Juventus form?

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways from the team's pre-Germany preparation in the latest installment of the USMNT notebook.

World Cup player value tracker: Anderson in at £100m as Olise's price soars

Excitement is building ahead of the start of the latest installment of the greatest show on earth - the World Cup. Throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, is tracking the value of 10 of the world's most sought-after talents. Will their price rise or plummet? Follow our unique player value tracker to find out...

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Will Tillman make his case to start? Five keys for USMNT vs. Germany

Fresh off a win over Senegal, the USMNT face their toughest pre-World Cup test yet against Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Germany. GOAL breaks down five key storylines.

Continued concerns over Manuel Neuer's fitness

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's return to full training with the German national team has been pushed back once again.

Top 10 World Cup 2026 away kits

Taking a look at the sharpest threads to feature at this summer's tournament.

Lennart Karl's special Messi tribute revealed

Bayern Munich's rising star Lennart Karl has revealed the unique way he keeps his footballing idol close to him during every match. The Germany international, who is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about talents in the Bundesliga, has admitted to carrying a secret tribute to Lionel Messi onto the pitch.

Three Bayern stars and Messi: these are Karl's heroes

At FC Bayern, Lennart Karl counts no fewer than three teammates as role models—most notably the player whose face the youngster has even etched onto his shin pad.

Benched after the transfer fiasco? DFB prospect "gambled away his future."

Where is Noah Atubolu headed? The DFB's rising star is predicted to face a disastrous transfer window, which could have serious consequences.

USMNT notebook: Richards update, Aaronson's wedding and more

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways from camp in the latest installment of the USMNT notebook.

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'Better chance than Germany!' - England's WC hopes assessed

Steffen Freund believes England are currently better equipped than Germany to challenge for the 2026 World Cup, though he has warned of a potential stumbling block for Thomas Tuchel. The former Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund midfielder suggests that while the Three Lions possess superior squad depth, the manager's history with man-management could pose a threat to their pursuit of silverware.

Top clubs are monitoring the situation: could trouble still be looming for BVB?

BVB are planning for the long term with Felix Nmecha, yet a move to the Premier League could still materialise this summer.

The controversy over players' wives: When the DFB team turned on itself

With the World Cup now just around the corner, memories of the last tournament in the USA are coming to mind. From a German perspective, these are not happy memories.

Nagelsmann's plan is paying off: Butgereit and the players are delivering

Despite the convincing 4-0 win over Finland, Germany still lacks tactical discipline at times. Julian Nagelsmann is right to trust his young players, and his instincts are sound. Here are three takeaways from the penultimate friendly before the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Because of Karl? DFB team causes a stir against Finland

Curiously, all ten of Germany's outfield starters wore pink boots during Sunday's 4-0 friendly win over Finland. Could this be the personal preference of highly rated young talent Lennart Karl?

Spain v Georgia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

DFB nightmare names surprise World Cup dark horse

Spanish international Marc Cucurella, who tormented the DFB team at the 2024 European Championship on home soil, has Ecuador down as his dark horse for the 2026 World Cup.

Deniz Undav has put Nagelsmann in a luxurious bind

Two goals, one assist – Deniz Undav is making a strong case for a place in the World Cup starting line-up and presenting the national coach with a pleasant selection headache.

RANKED: 100 most iconic moments in World Cup history

The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans congregate to watch a tournament that has provided more drama, heartbreak and joy than any other event in sporting history. Football's grandest stage, the World Cup has always offered a platform for legends to be born, but it has also seen reputations destroyed and the downfall of so many famous faces.

Clear message: Karl shares his success formula

After a standout first start, Lennart Karl shared his straightforward formula for success.

Fears of devaluation: Völler calls for drastic rule changes

DFB sporting director Rudi Völler has called for significantly stricter guidelines regarding transfers between clubs.

Kimmich reveals why he's supporting Arsenal in Champions League final

Joshua Kimmich has revealed he will be supporting Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The Bayern Munich midfielder wants Germany team-mate Kai Havertz to lift the trophy and believes success at club level could benefit the national team ahead of the World Cup.

"He's got that special something": Henry is full of praise for a DFB star

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is full of praise for the qualities of German international Kai Havertz.

When are the final World Cup 2026 squads announced?

FIFA has confirmed the key dates and squad regulations for the 2026 World Cup. Nations must submit their final player lists by June 1, with strict rules in place regarding injuries, replacements and goalkeeper selections.

Spain v Germany: Quarter-Final - UEFA EURO 2024

Neuer 'aura' lifts Germany squad

Manuel Neuer’s return to Germany’s squad has lifted confidence inside the national team camp ahead of the World Cup. Team-mates Jonathan Tah and Nico Schlotterbeck admitted the Bayern Munich veteran’s reputation alone changes how opponents approach games.

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