New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Germany great Oliver Kahn while reflecting on his country’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign following its Round of 32 exit to Paraguay, praised the team’s quality and tactical flexibility under Julian Nagelsmann but warned that competing against the world’s best in the knockout stages required much more than individual talent. Kahn acknowledged the strides made under head coach Julian Nagelsmann but felt the team still trails the leading contenders in terms of overall quali…
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Foxborough, June 29 (IANS) Germany enter the World Cup round of 32 carrying both confidence and caution as it prepares to face Paraguay in a knockout clash that presents an opportunity to end a long wait for sustained success on football’s biggest stage. Having reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time since 2014, Julian Nagelsmann’s side topped a competitive group despite stumbling in its final group-stage outing, surrendering an early lead in a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador.That setback…
New Jersey Stadium, June 26 (IANS) Ecuador came from behind to beat four-time champions Germany 2-1 through Gonzalo Plata’s late strike to secure their spot in the Round of 32, only the second time in their history after a similar achievement in 2006. The victory has confirmed Ecuador’s place in the knockouts as one of the best eight third-placed teams. Germany, despite defeat, still top the section thanks to their superior goal difference over Ivory Coast, who also finished with six points.Germ…
New Jersey, June 25 (IANS) Germany have already locked up the top spot in Group E, but Ecuador head into their final group-stage match knowing qualification remains on the line in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The South Americans need a positive result against Julian Nagelsmann’s side and, more importantly, must finally find their scoring touch. Germany have been among the tournament’s standout teams, winning both of their matches to secure first place. With knockout qualification already assured, …
Berlin, June 14 (IANS) Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will return to Germany’s starting line-up for their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Curacao on Sunday after recovering from a calf injury, head coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed. The 40-year-old had been out of action since suffering a left calf injury during Bayern Munich’s final Bundesliga match of the season in late May. The setback forced him to miss Germany’s recent friendly wins over Finland and the United States…
Berlin, June 9 (IANS) A public training session appeared to provide the ideal setting for Manuel Neuer’s return to the German national team. Around 3,000 fans cheered for the Bayern Munich goalkeeper at the team’s base camp in North Carolina as the 40-year-old made his first full training appearance ahead of Germany’s World Cup opener against Curacao on June 14 in Houston.Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed the return of the 2014 FIFA World Cup winner for the opening group match, with Neue…
Southampton, June 5 (IANS) English football club Southampton have completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Daniel Peretz from Bayern Munich, with the Israel international putting pen to paper on a four-year contract after an impressive loan spell with the team.The 25-year-old joined Southampton on loan from Bayern in January and quickly established himself as a key figure in the team. Peretz played every minute of the club’s 21-match unbeaten run in the Sky Bet Championship as Saints dramat…
Berlin, May 22 (IANS) Roles seem set in advance of Saturday’s 2026 German Cup final between the reigning German champion Bayern and the 2025 Cup winner VfB Stuttgart.Despite overwhelming facts, such as three Bavarian victories in the national campaign and the 2025/26 Supercup, the upcoming final in Berlin carries delicate implications, as Sebastian Hoeness challenges the club of his early years.That he acted as Bayern’s Amateur coach, and that his father, Dieter, playing for both clubs, might be…
Berlin, May 21 (IANS) Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has come out of his international football retirement as Germany announced their provisional 26-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 to be played in Mexico, America, and Canada from June 11.The 40-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper, who had stepped away from international football following UEFA Euro 2024, is set to lead Germany’s challenge as the country’s first-choice goalkeeper. The tournament will mark Neuer’s fifth FIFA…
Berlin (Germany), May 17 (IANS) The guessing game over Manuel Neuer’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues.While reports from Bild and Sky speak of a secured return of Neuer, Julian Nagelsmann stopped short of an explicit confirmation, though for the first time, he did not rule out a comeback for the Bayern Munich goalkeeper, after the 40-year-old announced his retirement from international duty following the UEFA Euro 2024.The German national team head coach noted the final World …