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Germany squad for World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia & Northern Ireland; Antonio Rudiger returns

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.
Published at :August 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Modified at :August 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Germany squad Jonathan Tah Bayern Munich

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The Germans will begin their World Cup qualifying campaign in September.

Julian Nagelsmann has announced Germany’s squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers. Antonio Rudiger makes a comeback after his unruly behaviour in the Copa del Rey final in June, and received a red card for his antics.

Nagelsmann reprimanded him for throwing an object at the referee. Since then, Rudiger has expressed regret and admitted that his actions were improper.

Several key players, notably Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Kai Havertz, and Jamal Musiala, have been sidelined due to injuries and have not been called up.

Three new players join Germany’s team: Paul Nebel of Mainz, Finn Dahmen of Augsburg, and Nnamdi Collins of Eintracht Frankfurt. These additions have come as Tim Kleindienst and Nico Schlotterbeck are among the players Nagelsmann is dealing with due to a string of injuries.

Germany are going to welcome Northern Ireland three days after playing Slovakia on September 4. Notable players like Alexander Nubel of Stuttgart and Oliver Baumann of Hoffenheim are on the team. The team also includes other players like Waldemar Anton of Borussia Dortmund and Robert Andrich of Bayer Leverkusen.

Germany squad for September international break

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Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Finn Dahmen (Augsburg), Alexander Nubel (Stuttgart),

Defenders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Nnamdi Collins (Eintracht Frankfurt), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders: Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Pascal Gross (Borussia Dortmund), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart), Paul Nebel (Mainz), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)

Forwards: Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund), Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich), Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham) Nick Woltemade (Stuttgart)

Who are Germany facing in upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers?

They will play Slovakia and Northern Ireland.

Which qualifier group are they in?

They are in Group A of the qualifiers.

Which other nations are in their group?

Slovakia, Luxembourg and Northern Ireland.

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Rajarshi Shukla
Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.

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