Bayern Munich's Karl and Urbig in latest Germany squad
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“Bayern Munich's high-flying 18-year-old attacking midfielder Lennart Karl and 22-year-old goalkeeper Jonas Urbig have been included for the first time.”
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— No evidence in archive to confirm or refute inclusion of Lennart Karl and Jonas Urbig in Germany's squad
“Germany's 2026 World Cup preparations ramp up this month, with two friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana.”
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— No evidence in archive about Germany's 2026 World Cup preparation schedule
“The squad for these matches would be very similar to the one for the summer tournament.”
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— No evidence in archive comparing squad compositions for friendlies and World Cup
“Karl, who only this week became the youngest German player and youngest Bayern Munich player to score and assist in a Champions League match.”
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— No evidence in archive about Lennart Karl's Champions League achievements
“Urbig has become the new number one in place of an injured Manuel Neuer at Bayern Munich.”
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— No evidence in archive about Jonas Urbig's status as Bayern's starting goalkeeper
“Germany's head coach admitted that the strength of the Bayern grouping played a role.”
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— No evidence in archive about Germany's head coach comments on Bayern's performance
“Returnees to the squad include Kai Havertz, Pascal Gross, Anton Stach, Antonio Rüdiger, Deniz Undav and Josha Vagnoman.”
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— No evidence in archive about returnee players in Germany's squad
“Germany will play Switzerland in Basel on March 27 before returning to Stuttgart to play Ghana on March 30.”
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— No evidence in archive about Germany's match schedule against Switzerland and Ghana
“The last time Germany faced Switzerland was a 1-1 draw at the 2024 Euros.”
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— No evidence in archive about Germany-Switzerland match history
“Germany's tournament preparation begins in late May with the announcement of the 26-man World Cup squad.”
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— No evidence in archive about Germany's World Cup squad announcement timeline
“Germany will play a final warm-up game against hosts the USA on June 6 before heading to their base camp in North Carolina.”
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“Germany have only faced Ghana three times in their history, with the last being a thrilling 2-2 draw in the 2014 World Cup group stage.”
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“Nagelsmann said he is focused on the sport and excited about his first World Cup.”
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“Germany's head coach said they are unlikely to take part in any potential boycott or get political at the 2026 tournament.”
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“Germany's World Cup starts on June 14 against Curacao in Houston.”
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