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Germany's World Cup 2026 Strategy

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann plans to build his 2026 World Cup squad around a Bayern Munich core, despite concerns about the team's lack of world-class individual talent.

Germany's Julian Nagelsmann will rely heavily on Bayern Munich players for the 2026 World Cup, but there are growing concerns about the team's shortage of world-class individual talent. The national team's strategy appears focused on collective strength rather than exceptional individual ability.

This preview is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, featuring insights from top media organizations across the 48 qualified nations. tr-sport.click