Overview
- The DFB confirmed the roster for Switzerland on March 27 and Ghana on March 30, with Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger recalled to the national team.
- Bayern teenagers Lennart Karl, 18, and goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, 22, received maiden senior selections after strong club performances this season.
- Jamal Musiala was omitted to recover from a recent injury, with Bayern sporting director Max Eberl urging a full return to fitness after the international break.
- Julian Nagelsmann said the list closely mirrors his planned World Cup group yet left room for changes before the final May announcement.
- Key returnees include Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav, Pascal Groß, Anton Stach and Josha Vagnoman, while Maximilian Beier, Angelo Stiller and Karim Adeyemi missed out and Said El Mala joined the U21s on standby.