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A suspected ligament injury suffered by defender Nico Schlotterbeck during a clash with Ivory Coast could jeopardize Germany's defensive options in the tournament's next phase.
Germany will open its 2026 World Cup campaign against Curacao at 18:00 BST, featuring veteran keeper Manuel Neuer and a squad peppered with players on the radar of Italian clubs.
After four straight friendly wins, Germany faces Curaçao in its opening World Cup match, fielding a blend of seasoned players and emerging talent under coach Julian Nagelsmann, who hopes to guide the team back to the knockout stages for the first time since 2014.