“A big dream”: BVB star Beier still fighting for a World Cup spot | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund’s Maximilian Beier is drawing attention with strong performances. The BVB attacker is determinedly fighting for his chance to make the 2026 World Cup squad.

Despite recently missing out on call-ups from Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann, Maximilian Beier has not given up on his dream of playing at the 2026 World Cup. The Borussia Dortmund attacker recently underlined his ambitions impressively in the 4-0 win over SC Freiburg.

With a goal and an overall strong display, the 23-year-old was one of the standout figures in the match. Across all competitions this season, Beier has recorded 18 goal contributions in 41 appearances — a figure that highlights his importance in Dortmund’s attacking play.

Internally, the forward is also receiving backing. BVB coach Niko Kovac recently made it clear that he supports his player’s World Cup participation: “I believe he will go to the World Cup. Because we need something like that at a World Cup.” Beier’s versatility is seen as a major advantage — whether on the wings, behind the striker, or centrally in attack, the right-footer can be deployed flexibly.

The player himself remains combative and focused on the coming weeks. “I’m going to give absolutely everything in the final 270 minutes to jump on the World Cup train,” Beier told Transfermarkt, referring to the decisive phase ahead of the squad announcement. That is expected on May 21.

BVB star with ambitions: Beier wants to return to the national team

Despite missed call-ups this year, the attacker remains optimistic. “The World Cup is still a big dream of mine, and I work hard for it every day, in training and in extra sessions,” he stressed. At the same time, he showed understanding for the head coach’s decisions and referred to their personal conversations. “I know that my qualities are helping a team on and off the pitch — I know my role in this setup.”

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Alongside his individual goals, Beier also has the team’s success in mind. After securing qualification for the Champions League with Dortmund, the focus is now on a strong finish to the season: “We want to win every game,” said the attacker, who wants to keep making the most of his current run of form.

Whether it will ultimately be enough for a place in the World Cup squad remains open. What is clear, however, is that with his current form and dynamism, Maximilian Beier is increasingly putting himself back on the national team’s radar.

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