Leroy Sané returns to the Germany squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers | OneFootball

Leroy Sané, called up again, and Said El Mala, called up for the first time, are on the list of 25 players released this Thursday (6) to represent the Germany national team in the November matches of the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Currently at Galatasaray, Sané last played for the ‘Mannschaft’ in June. According to coach Julian Nagelsmann, he is back due to “his good performances in the Champions League and the Turkish Championship“.

Meanwhile, El Mala, 19 years old, was called up after having played only nine games in the German Championship for Cologne, with four goals scored.

Defender Malick Thiaw, from Newcastle, reappeared on the list after two years of absence, following Senegal's attempts in recent months to convince him to change his sporting nationality to represent the African team.

Forward Kevin Schade, from Brentford, was called up for the first time since 2024.

Several key German players remain injured: forwards Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Niclas Füllkrug, and Tim Kleindienst; goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and defender Antonio Rüdiger.

The four-time world champions will visit Luxembourg on November 14 and host Slovakia three days later in a crucial match for a direct spot in next year's World Cup, as both teams have the same number of points in Group A.

Two victories secure the top spot in the group for the Germans and qualification for the World Cup. If they finish second, they will have to compete in the playoffs in March.

Germany national team squad list:

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