Baumann Set to Be Germany's No.1 at the 2026 World Cup
Neuer is gone, ter Stegen is struggling — and Nagelsmann has found his answer in goal for the World Cup.
After Neuer's retirement and ter Stegen's injury nightmare, Germany's goalkeeping spot has finally found its man.
Julian Nagelsmann has hinted that Oliver Baumann will be Germany's first-choice goalkeeper at the 2026 World Cup. Speaking to Kicker, the Germany coach all but confirmed the Hoffenheim keeper as his number one for the summer tournament.
Baumann stepped into the role following Manuel Neuer's retirement after Euro 2024, and with ter Stegen's ongoing injury struggles now threatening his World Cup participation entirely, the path ahead for Baumann looks clear.
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