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Germany midfielder Lennart Karl's World Cup dream 'shattered' by injury

Germany midfielder Lennart Karl has confirmed he will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a thigh injury during training, bringing a painful end to what had been a remarkable breakthrough season.

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'Fit' Manuel Neuer back in Germany training camp ahead of World Cup

Manuel Neuer has returned to goalkeeper training with Germany after recovering from a calf injury that had disrupted his end of season with Bayern Munich.

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Bayern Munich stars shine in dominant Germany victory over Finland in World Cup warmup

Germany made an impressive start to their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 4-0 victory over Finland in a friendly on Sunday, and several Bayern Munich players played key roles in the success.

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'I want to focus on the World Cup' - Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown shuts down Bayern Munich rumours

Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown insisted his full attention remained on Germany's upcoming 2026 World Cup campaign after reports linked him with a move to Bayern Munich.

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Paderborn complete stunning extra-time promotion victory as Wolfsburg crash out of Bundesliga

SC Paderborn secured promotion to the Bundesliga after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over VfL Wolfsburg on Monday night, ending their 29-year stay in the German top flight.

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Julian Nagelsmann coy over suspected Manuel Neuer return to Germany fold

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann refused to confirm or deny rumours suggesting Manuel Neuer was set to return from international retirement to join Germany's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.

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