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Nagelsmann: Undav Likely Bench Player for 2026 World Cup

3/31/2026

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Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann said Deniz Undav (Germany striker) is unlikely to start at the 2026 World Cup because roles are already defined.
Undav scored an 88th-minute winner in the 2-1 win over Ghana.
Nagelsmann described Undav as primarily a substitute and Undav hopes continued scoring could change his role.
Speaking after the match on SWR Fernsehen, Undav defended Leroy Sané and urged fans to support all players.

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Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann said Deniz Undav (Germany striker) is unlikely to start at the 2026 World Cup because roles are already defined.
Undav scored an 88th-minute winner in the 2-1 win over Ghana.
Nagelsmann described Undav as primarily a substitute and Undav hopes continued scoring could change his role.
Speaking after the match on SWR Fernsehen, Undav defended Leroy Sané and urged fans to support all players.