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Germany's National Team: Road to 2026 World Cup
Germany's national football team aims to finish their Nations League group on top, using the games as preparation for the upcoming World Cup. The article discusses team selection, motivations, and future plans.
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German National TeamUefaDfbBayern MunichBorussia Dortmund
Julian NagelsmannLeroy SanéJamal MusialaFlorian WirtzJulian Brandt
- What will happen after these two games?
- Following the Hungary match, the Nations League quarter-final draw will take place on November 22nd. Depending on their placement after the group stage, Germany will play their quarter-final in March, with the World Cup qualifiers drawn on December 13th.
- What other important personnel matters are there?
- Key personnel changes include Jamal Musiala's return after injury, the reintegration of Julian Brandt and Felix Nmecha after a year away from the national team, and Stefan Ortega Moreno's addition as the third goalkeeper. The return of several players from a year ago also shows a level of continuity.
- Why is the coach bringing Sané back into the team?
- Sané's recall is to give him more playing time to regain his rhythm after a break. While it might seem contradictory to his earlier statement, Nagelsmann sees Sané as a key player when fully fit and motivated, a chance to show he has learned from past mistakes.
- How is Nagelsmann motivating the national team players for the upcoming tasks?
- Nagelsmann motivates the players by emphasizing the importance of accumulating victories to build confidence and self-belief ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He uses the successes of previous world and European champions as an example, and 'self-belief' is a key word for the team.
- What are the remaining goals for the German national team at the end of the year?
- The German national team aims to secure first place in their Nations League group. Winning their remaining matches against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Hungary would guarantee this, potentially even a draw depending on other results. This would give them an advantage in the knockout round.