Overview
- Havertz said he briefly thought the planned North London title parade should be called off after Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat but agreed with team-mates to go ahead the next morning to celebrate the club’s first league title in 22 years.
- He has regained form for Germany at the 2026 World Cup, scoring twice in the 7-1 win over Curaçao and helping Julian Nagelsmann’s side secure top spot in Group E.
- Havertz defended his less-visible playing style by saying his off-the-ball movement is designed to create space for team-mates and that criticism is partly linked to him playing outside the Bundesliga.
- The forward acknowledged an injury-hit 18 months and said he still feels pressure before big matches, praised the North American World Cup atmosphere, and criticised FIFA’s hydration breaks for breaking momentum.
- Selection debates continue after Deniz Undav’s impact from the bench, though managers at club and country continue to trust Havertz and his recent form could shape Arsenal’s next season plans and Germany’s knockout run.