Germany's World Cup squad leaks: three BVB stars nailed on | OneFootball

Even before the official announcement of Germany’s World Cup squad, several decisions have already been leaked. At least three Borussia Dortmund players are certain to be part of the 2026 World Cup.

Even before the official unveiling of Germany’s World Cup squad, more and more decisions are being leaked. According to BILD, several Borussia Dortmund players will travel with the German national team to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

It has now also reportedly been decided that center-back Waldemar Anton will be nominated by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. For the 29-year-old, it would mark the next major step in his international career. In March 2024, Nagelsmann called up the defender to the senior national team for the first time. Anton made his debut in a 2-0 win over France in Lyon. Since then, the Dortmund player has already earned 12 international caps.

According to BILD, Anton is highly regarded internally by the national team coach. Nagelsmann is even said to have described the BVB professional as the team’s “absolute glue” — above all because of his ability to bring together different personalities within the squad. Anton has also been one of Dortmund’s biggest winners of the season. He was a regular in the back three, acted as a vocal organizer on the pitch, and is even internally considered something of a secret captain. Atlético Madrid as well as several English clubs are reportedly already showing interest.

World Cup tickets for BVB stars Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, and Anton

Alongside Anton, leaked information also suggests that Nico Schlotterbeck and Felix Nmecha will be included in Germany’s World Cup squad.

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In central defense, Nagelsmann is apparently relying on a quartet of Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Waldemar Anton. Tah and Schlotterbeck are believed to be the preferred first-choice duo, while Rüdiger is returning from injury as a challenger. Anton would initially be planned as backup.

This means Borussia Dortmund now appears certain to have several representatives at the World Cup. It remains unclear, however, whether two more BVB players — Karim Adeyemi and Maximilian Beier — will make the final squad. The official announcement of Germany’s squad will take place on Thursday at 1 p.m. Even now, though, it is becoming clear that Borussia Dortmund will be represented at the 2026 World Cup by several key players.

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