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Bayern's Karl, Urbig Get Germany Call-Ups but No Guarantee for World Cup

Bayern's Karl and Urbig earn first senior call-ups as Germany prepares for final friendlies before the 2026 World Cup, with squad announcement due in late May.

  • On Thursday, Nagelsmann included Bayern youngsters Lennart Karl and Jonas Urbig in the Germany squad for friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana. Nagelsmann highlighted Bayern's strong season as a reason for the selections.
  • Bayern form and individual performances prompted Nagelsmann to include Lennart Karl and Jonas Urbig in Germany's squad, following their recent achievements.
  • Praising individuals, Nagelsmann added, 'Bayern is having a top-notch season both domestically and internationally; they embody a great attitude',
  • By naming Karl and Urbig, Nagelsmann has given both players legitimate hopes of making Germany's 26-man World Cup squad, which will be finalised in late May.
  • The March friendlies serve as preparations later this month against Switzerland and Ghana, with Germany naming its 26-man World Cup squad in late May and playing a final warm-up against the USA on June 6.
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Bayern's Karl, Urbig get Germany call-ups but no guarantee for World Cup

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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich's youth sensation Lennart Karl received his first call-up to Germany's World Cup squad on Thursday after turning heads with his Champions League goals.

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Bayern Munich Lennart Karl's nugget was called for the first time by German breeder Julian Nagelsmann. The same is true for teammate and goaltender Jonas Urbig.

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Seven Bayern, seven pros from the Premier League, new talents – but also prominent string candidates: Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann announced the first squad in the year of the World Cup.

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sport.de broke the news in on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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