Nagelsmann Names Germany Squad With Two Newcomers for Nations League Semifinal

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has named a 26-man squad for the UEFA Nations League Final Four, including two newcomers, Nick Woltemade and Tom Bischof, who will make their senior international debuts. The squad faces injury challenges with key absences such as Kai Havertz, Antonio Rüdiger, Jamal Musiala, Tim Kleindienst, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Returning to the team are notable players like goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, Niclas Füllkrug, Serge Gnabry, Florian Wirtz, Waldemar Anton, and Felix Nmecha. Germany will play Portugal in the semi-final on June 4 in Munich, aiming to reach the final, which Nagelsmann emphasized requires top-level performance against a strong Portuguese side. The Nations League finals serve as a key preparation event for Germany ahead of next year's World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The squad's assembly and the inclusion of emerging talents reflect a blend of experience and youth as Germany pursue success in the tournament.