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Germany Names Squad Featuring Havertz, Wirtz for Ghana Friendly Match
Germany's national team, gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, will play friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana. Julian Nagelsmann has named a 26-man squad that includes the return of Kai Havertz and Florian Wirtz.
Germany's national team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with upcoming friendly matches. Julian Nagelsmann has announced the 26-man squad for these international games. The team, winners of the 2014 World Cup, will play Switzerland and Ghana later in March. Kai Havertz returns to the squad, along with Liverpool's Florian Wirtz. Antonio Rudiger is also back after missing the last international break. Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, and Lennart Karl from Bayern Munich are included.
Key Facts
- Germany will play Ghana in a friendly match on March 30.
- The match is part of Germany's preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
- Kai Havertz and Florian Wirtz have been called up to the national team.
- Antonio Rudiger returns to the team after a previous absence.
- Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, and Lennart Karl are included.
- Malick Thiaw and Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United have been called up.
- Germany will also face Switzerland in the international window.
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- MyJoyOnline.com — Havertz, Wirtz headline Germany squad for Ghana friendly - MyJoyOnline