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USMNT or Germany? Banks faces difficult choice ahead of World Cup

The center back is the latest dual national player thrust into an impossible choice, but it's one he must make, and likely make soon

What a surprise! Hamann would have picked a different centre-back

Dietmar Hamann would have liked to see two more names in national team manager Julian Nagelsmann’s squad for the upcoming DFB internationals.

BVB star's absence: Club legend criticises Nagelsmann

Roman Weidenfeller is missing one particular Borussia Dortmund player from national team manager Julian Nagelsmann’s March squad.

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'Looks like a seasoned pro' - Bayern youngster tipped for World Cup after rapid Germany rise

Dietmar Hamann has urged Julian Nagelsmann to ensure Bayern Munich starlet Lennart Karl is on the plane for the upcoming World Cup, claiming the teenage sensation already plays like a veteran. The former Liverpool and Germany midfielder believes the 18-year-old offers a unique threat that the national team simply cannot do without on the biggest stage.

Long-serving international: conversation with Nagelsmann "not great"

Matthias Ginter of SC Freiburg has once again failed to make the German national team squad – and is, naturally, disappointed.

"Unusual – but really good": Adidas unveils new DFB kit

The German Football Association (DFB) and kit supplier Adidas have unveiled the German national team’s new away kit for the 2026 World Cup.

An intriguing detail about Nmecha: Is Nagelsmann doing an about-turn?

National coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced his final squad ahead of the World Cup squad selection. Jonas Urbig and Lennart Karl have deservedly made the cut, whilst a U-turn could be on the cards in midfield.

Nagelsmann clarifies the situation regarding Undav: "Call me first before selecting him"

Deniz Undav made headlines in the run-up to the DFB squad announcement. Contact with Julian Nagelsmann had recently been deliberately kept to a minimum.

Character traits? This is how Nagelsmann explains Stiller’s silence

For Julian Nagelsmann, the World Cup squad is not yet set in stone, even after the March selection. Nevertheless, it will be difficult for VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller – who has once again been left out – to get back in the running.

Three tough decisions in the DFB squad

For the upcoming training camp, Julian Nagelsmann has left out three top-class Bundesliga players from his squad, among others.

Two newcomers: Nagelsmann’s first squad in the World Cup year

The German national team kicks off the World Cup year. The national coach’s first squad selection comes as little surprise.

Nagelsmann has selected these players for the DFB squad

Who will make it into the German national team’s final squad ahead of the crucial World Cup phase, and which DFB stars will have to stay at home? Spox has all the answers.

ICONS: Why Germany wore red in 7-1 Brazil thrashing

In the summer of 2014, Germany didn’t just win the World Cup on Brazilian soil - they left behind one of the most powerful and unexpected symbols of unity football has ever seen. Beyond the unforgettable 7–1 semi-final victory over the hosts, a match that shocked the world, a red and black jersey came to represent something deeper than victory or defeat: respect, empathy, and an unlikely bond between two footballing nations. This is Icons, a GOAL feature and podcast series that revisits the last 10 World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament back to life.

World Cup hopeful missing from the DFB squad for the friendlies

Despite a long spell on the sidelines due to injury, Jamal Musiala is one of the DFB team’s main hopes for the World Cup. However, he is now set to miss some key friendlies.

Because Hoeneß is contradicting himself! A VfB Stuttgart hero faces a bitter fate at the hands of the DFB

Hardly any other player embodies VfB Stuttgart’s meteoric rise under manager Sebastian Hoeneß – from relegation candidates to a top-flight club – more than Maximilian Mittelstädt. Yet this summer, the success story faces a bittersweet conclusion.

Pochettino: Noahkai Banks has not made decision on USMNT future

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino revealed that Noahkai Banks declined the opportunity to represent the USMNT this March, as the highly rated center back is still trying to determine his international future. The teenager, who has become a regular for Augsburg this season, can play for both Germany and the United States - and is yet to declare who he will represent.

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'Needed something different' - Werner has plenty to show in SJ

In a GOAL exclusive, Timo Werner explains his move to San Jose, his evolving role beyond goals, and why MLS came at the right time.

Löw didn't read Özil's resignation letter: "It was too long for me"

The 2014 World Cup winner ended his international career four years later – much to the disappointment of the national team manager.

All dates at a glance: DFB schedule ahead of the 2026 World Cup

What can the German team expect before the World Cup kicks off in the summer? SPOX has all the information!

Possible World Cup surprise decides against the DFB

Younes Ebnoutalib could be a surprise addition to Germany's World Cup squad. Will he play for Morocco instead?

"Values I don't share": Ballack lashes out at Löw

Former national player Michael Ballack has been highly critical of former national coach Joachim Löw regarding his serious injury in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup.

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Ballack breaks down in tears as he discusses son's tragic death

Chelsea and Germany legend Michael Ballack fought back the tears as he spoke about the death of his 18-year-old son for the first time. The former midfielder's world was turned upside down in 2021 when his son, Emilio, passed away after a tragic quad bike accident during a family holiday in Portugal.

Nagelsmann criticises Stach but confirms Havertz's Germany return

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has sent a clear warning to his squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup, suggesting that high-profile names could be left out of his final selection. As the nation prepares for upcoming friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana later this month, Nagelsmann has indicated that club status will not guarantee a seat on the plane to North America, emphasising that team chemistry and specific tactical profiles will take precedence over reputation.

'I'm very torn' - USMNT's Banks mulling over international future

Noahkai Banks says he is "very torn" over his international future as he considers his opportunities with the U.S. men's national team and Germany. The teenage defender was in USMNT camp in the fall but did not earn a cap and remains eligible for either national team. Banks has also featured on various U.S. youth teams since 2023.

📽️ | Harry Kane backed to fire England to World Cup glory

Former England defender Phil Jones has shown his backing of the Three Lions and captain Harry Kane ahead the World Cup, calling for the Bayern Munich striker to win the Golden Boot in North America this summer and lead England to winning the trophy for the first time since 1966. Speaking exclusively with GOAL, Jones was asked to predict his winners and losers of the tournament and said he believes Germany will 'crash and burn'.

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World Cup Power Rankings: AFCON champs Senegal surge

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe during the November international break, as 14 more countries booked their seat at next summer's festival of football in North America.

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