Julian Nagelsmann names 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup, recalling 40-year-old Manuel Neuer as first-choice goalkeeper, sparking debate.

Germany's 2026 World Cup hopes suffer a blow as 18-year-old Bayern Munich forward Lennart Karl is ruled out of the tournament with a thigh injury. RB Leipzig's Assan Ouedraogo replaces him.

David Alaba has been passed fit for the 2026 World Cup after a muscle scare, but Austria suffers a major blow as Christoph Baumgartner is ruled out with a thigh injury sustained in the pre-match warm-up.

Guillermo Ochoa joins Messi and Ronaldo as first players selected for six World Cups. Mexico coach Aguirre overhauls squad after Qatar failure, blending experience with youth for co-hosted 2026 tournament.

With the 2026 World Cup kickoff on June 11, 48 nations finalize 26-man squads by June 1 deadline. England, Brazil, Germany among those submitting lists. Expanded tournament adds pressure.

At 40, Manuel Neuer has reversed his international retirement and been named Germany's undisputed number one for the 2026 World Cup by manager Julian Nagelsmann.