Berlin, Aug. 28 -- Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann announced his 23-man squad for the opening fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, introducing three fresh faces while leaving out some experienced names.
The matches against Slovakia and Northern Ireland mark the beginning of a crucial journey for the four-time world champions, as they look to secure a place in the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The newcomers to the senior national team are goalkeeper Finn Dahmen of Augsburg, defender Nnamdi Collins from Eintracht Frankfurt, and Mainz midfielder Paul Nebel. All three have previously shone in Germany's youth setups, with Collins and Nebel reaching the U21 European Championship final ear...