Nagelsmann plans Fighter squad: The DFB-Elf according to the National League-Debakel!

Nagelsmann plans Fighter squad: The DFB-Elf according to the National League-Debakel!

USA - The German national team took fourth place at the Nations League final Four of the Nations League after a disappointing performance. In three games, the team conceded two defeats and only scored one goal while it suffered four goals. National coach Julian Nagelsmann explained that the situation makes a rethink necessary. He plans comprehensive changes in the squad to the WM 2026 , which is held for the first time with 48 teams and takes place over a period of more than five weeks.

A central concern of Nagelsmann is that the players receive the necessary season to be nominated for the national team. In view of the resignation of prominent players like Manuel Neuer, Ilkay Gündoğan and Toni Kroos, the conversion of the squad will be of particular importance. The national team has to play eleven international matches up to the World Cup, which offers sufficient opportunity to develop and integrate new talents.

winner at the Nations League

Despite the ultimate placement, there are some positive aspects from the last games. Marc-André Ter Stegen celebrated his return after almost nine months of injury break and was able to convince in both games. Nick Woltemade also made his debut against Portugal and was praised by Nagelsmann for his potential. Tom Bischof also made aware of third place in the game for third place and showed significantly joy.

While Antonio Rüdiger and Jamal Musiala were missing due to injury, their absence became clear. Both players have played a central role in the team in the past, and their absence was noticeable on the defensive and in the game structure.

loser of the Nations League

On the other hand, there were some players who could not show the expected performance. Robin Gosens had a weak idea against Portugal and has to worry about his place in the squad. Leroy Sané had no influence on the game during the semi -final and was not used in the subsequent game for third place. Serge Gnabry, on the other hand, could not set any accents in both games and also sees himself under pressure.

Robert Andrich remained without effort in both games, which makes his chances go away on a World Cup place. The team will now prepare intensively for the upcoming challenges while the World Cup planning is already underway.

A look into the future: WM 2026

The WM 2026 June 19th to July 19th, 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada. This World Cup will be the first in which 48 teams take part and the number of games increased from 64 to 104. The division takes place into 12 groups of four teams, with the three host countries automatically qualified. Interest in the orientation of the tournament has changed in the course of recent years, and there are already many applications for the 2030.