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Nagelsmann confirms Brown fitness boost for Germany’s Round of 32 clash

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Nathaniel Brown is expected to be fit for Germany’s Round of 32 match on Monday, Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed. The Germany coach also dismissed suggestions of moving Joshua Kimmich from right back into central midfield.

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Plata’s late winner fires Ecuador past Germany into World Cup last 32

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Gonzalo Plata’s strike sealed a 2-1 comeback victory for Ecuador over Germany, sending La Tri to the knockout rounds as a best third-placed team while the Group E winners’ 11-game winning streak ended.

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Müller backs Nagelsmann to keep Neuer and maintain Germany stability

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Thomas Müller has supported Julian Nagelsmann’s decision to avoid rotation against Ecuador, insisting Manuel Neuer should remain in goal despite squad sentiment favouring Oliver Baumann.

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Haaland Benched as Norway Face France in Group I Decider

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Erling Haaland has been named among the substitutes as Norway rotate their lineup for the Group I decider against France, while Kylian Mbappé starts for Les Bleus who require only a draw to top the group.

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Undav accepts bench role as Germany prepare for Ecuador clash

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Deniz Undav will remain a substitute against Ecuador despite scoring three goals and providing two assists from the bench in Germany’s opening World Cup matches.

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Serge Gnabry returns to ball work in recovery from thigh injury

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Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry has resumed ball work as he continues his recovery from the thigh injury that ended his season and ruled him out of the World Cup. The Germany international completed an individual session on Tuesday.

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Germany vs Ivory Coast: Confirmed lineups for World Cup group-stage clash

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Germany and Ivory Coast name their starting XIs for the encounter at BMO Field in Toronto, with both sides looking to build on opening-day victories.

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Gündogan defends Sané against World Cup criticism: ‘People don’t understand him’

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Ilkay Gündogan has defended Leroy Sané against heavy criticism following Germany’s World Cup opener, describing the winger as a shy player who needs space to make mistakes to flourish.

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Neuer to Break World Cup Goalkeeper Appearance Record Against Côte d’Ivoire

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Germany captain Manuel Neuer will make history in the World Cup clash with Côte d’Ivoire. The 40-year-old is set to win his 21st tournament cap, breaking Hugo Lloris’s record for goalkeepers.

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Substitute Undav Fires Germany into World Cup Knockouts

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Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench to earn Germany a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire and seal their place in the World Cup knockout rounds.