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Julian Nagelsmann postpones Germany squad announcement
TL;DR
Julian Nagelsmann has postponed the announcement of Germany's World Cup squad from May 12 to May 21. The delay allows him to assess players during the final Bundesliga matchday before finalizing selections.
Key points
- Julian Nagelsmann is the head coach of Germany.
- The squad announcement was postponed from May 12 to May 21.
- The delay allows assessment of players during the final Bundesliga matchday.
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STUTTGART, GERMANY - MARCH 29: Head Coach of Germany, Julian Nagelsmann reacts next to Assistent Coach Alfred Schreuder during the Germany Training Session at MHPArena on March 29, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Julian Nagelsmann has decided to delay the announcement of Germanyās World Cup squad. The squad was initially set to be revealed on May 12, but will now be announced on May 21.
Per the report from @iMiaSanMia, he reasoning behind the decision is fairly straightforward. Nagelsmann wants to wait for the final Bundesliga matchday before making his final calls. That gives him one last opportunity to assess players in competitive conditions before locking in the squad.
This could be important, especially for those on the fringes. A strong performance on the final matchday might still influence selection, while a poor one could just as easily work against a player. Nagelsmann has already shown that he values form and current performances, so delaying the announcement aligns with that approach. Rather than deciding early, he is keeping his options open for as long as possible.
At the same time, it also suggests that not all spots in the squad are fully decided yet. If everything was already clear, there would be little reason to wait.
In any case, the new date is set. And with one final round of Bundesliga games still to be played, players now have a bit more time to make their case before the final squad is confirmed.
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Q&A
Why did Julian Nagelsmann postpone the Germany squad announcement?
Nagelsmann postponed the announcement to evaluate players during the final Bundesliga matchday, which could influence his selection decisions.
When is the new date for the Germany World Cup squad announcement?
The new date for the squad announcement is May 21.
How might the final Bundesliga matchday impact player selection for Germany?
A strong performance on the final matchday could help players secure a spot in the squad, while a poor performance might negatively affect their chances.
