Kramer backs Felix Nmecha as 2026 World Cup starter | OneFootball

It is the pinnacle of his career. Christoph Kramer (34) won the World Cup with the DFB team in 2014. The former professional, now working as a TV expert, has high hopes for Dortmund's Felix Nmecha (24) in the upcoming 2026 championships in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Nmecha recently made headlines off the pitch when he expressed his condolences on social media for the murdered right-wing extremist Charlie Kirk. The club management then announced that they would seek a conversation with the player.

In the turbulent 4:4 in the Champions League against Juventus Turin, footballer Nmecha was the center of attention. In the 65th minute, he skillfully curled the ball into the net for a 2:1 lead. However, BVB's victory was not to be at the end of a spectacular 98 minutes.

The Borussia midfielder has secured his regular place in the control center. Nmecha was on the pitch in all five competitive games this season. His personal record already includes two goals and one assist. His contract with the Black-Yellows runs until 2028.

Recently not in the DFB squad

So far, the 24-year-old has played four international matches. However, Nmecha was recently missing from the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers under national coach Julian Nagelsmann (38). Therefore, the semi-final in the UEFA Nations League against Portugal (1:2) in early June 2025 remains his last appearance for the DFB to date.

But according to World Cup winner Kramer, it will not stay that way. The TV expert was thrilled with the Hamburg-born player on Prime Video. Even before the kickoff of the match between Turin and Dortmund, he said about the chances of the BVB professional: "I have another hot take! I hope he stays injury-free, that's his biggest problem - otherwise, I say, regular player at the 2026 World Cup: Felix Nmecha. Very sure."

Not only thanks to his goal, Nmecha was able to convince against the Bianconeri. He gave a composed performance in midfield, showing confidence with the ball. Considering the last two international matches against Slovakia (0:2) and Northern Ireland (3:1), such skills can further help the German team. Christoph Kramer would agree.

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