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Bayern’s Gnabry Out of 2026 World Cup After Thigh Tear

4/23/2026

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Gnabry Misses World Cup

Bayern announced on 22 April 2026 that winger Serge Gnabry will miss the 2026 World Cup after tearing his right-thigh adductor.
He scored eight goals and provided seven assists as Bayern clinched the Bundesliga title and prepares for German Cup and Champions League semifinals.
Gnabry has missed Euro 2024 and the 2018 World Cup due to injuries and has 26 goals in 59 caps for Germany under coach Julian Nagelsmann.

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Germany Announces Squad

Germany will announce its 2026 World Cup squad on 12 May, omitting Gnabry.
Germany’s group-stage opponents are Curacao, Ecuador and Ivory Coast.
The tournament will be jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada, the first triple-nation staging.
Bayern Munich faces Bayer Leverkusen in a German Cup semi-final on 22 April and Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League semi-final first leg on 28 April.

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Gnabry Returns

Serge Gnabry played 72 minutes as Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 4-3 in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on April 15.
He missed Bayern’s 4-2 Bundesliga win over VfB Stuttgart on Sunday, confirming his injury and helping secure Bayern’s 34th Bundesliga title with a 25-1-4 record.
Gnabry posted on Instagram that the season “still holds much to play for” and he will focus on recovery for pre-season.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 FIFA World Cup, held in Germany from June 9 to July 9, marked the nation's second time hosting the tournament since reunification. Italy triumphed, winning their fourth title, while Germany secured third place. The event attracted over 26 billion viewers globally, highlighting the significance of football in fostering national pride and unity, as well as the importance of player health for future competitions.

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Gnabry Misses World Cup

Bayern announced on 22 April 2026 that winger Serge Gnabry will miss the 2026 World Cup after tearing his right-thigh adductor.
He scored eight goals and provided seven assists as Bayern clinched the Bundesliga title and prepares for German Cup and Champions League semifinals.
Gnabry has missed Euro 2024 and the 2018 World Cup due to injuries and has 26 goals in 59 caps for Germany under coach Julian Nagelsmann.

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