„Haven’t booked a vacation yet“: Bischof still has World Cup hopes | OneFootball

Tom Bischof already has his sights clearly set on the 2026 World Cup – and still believes he has a chance of getting a ticket for the tournament in North America

While the German national team is currently playing its test matches, the Bayern professional is working on his big goal in the background. For the 20-year-old, participation in next summer’s World Cup remains a key issue

The U21 captain made it clear just how big his ambitions are: „I’m open and would be happy to be there. That’s what I’m working towards.“

Bayern as the key to a World Cup chance

Bischof believes his prospects are closely linked to his performances at FC Bayern. The midfielder knows that consistent performances at the highest level can significantly increase his chances: „If you perform at Bayern, you have a good chance. That’s why I haven’t booked a vacation yet,“ he said

This statement underlines how serious the 20-year-old is. Instead of preparing for a summer break early on, Bischof is deliberately keeping all options open – with a clear focus on the national team

Contact with Nagelsmann exists

He also confirmed that the Bayern youngster is still in the national team coach’s sights. Bischof revealed that there had recently been an exchange with Julian Nagelsmann: „Of course I spoke to the national team coach recently, but that’s between us.“

The midfielder had already celebrated his debut for the senior national team in June 2025 and is still among the extended circle of potential candidates

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For Bischof, the coming months will now be about continuing to recommend himself to FC Bayern and playing his way into the World Cup squad with strong performances. The message is clear: the dream is alive – and the Bayern star wants to do everything he can to make it a reality.