Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry will miss the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico due to a thigh injury, according to a report from German outlet Zeit.de.
The injury, described as an Oberschenkelverletzung (thigh muscle strain), prevents Gnabry from joining Germany’s national squad for the tournament.
Gnabry, a key attacker for both Bayern and the German national team, has been a regular fixture in international competitions over recent years. His absence represents a significant blow to Germany’s World Cup preparations.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams and will be hosted across three North American nations, with matches scheduled in cities including Latest York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Mexico City.
Germany, a four-time World Cup champion, will need to adjust its attacking options without Gnabry’s pace and versatility on the flank.
No further details about the severity or expected recovery timeline for the injury have been released by Bayern Munich or the German Football Association (DFB) as of this report.
Gnabry has earned over 40 caps for Germany and scored crucial goals in major tournaments, including the 2020 UEFA European Championship and 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
His club season with Bayern Munich has also been impacted by injury concerns, limiting his appearances in domestic and European competitions.
The German national team is expected to announce its provisional World Cup squad in the coming months, with final selections to be made closer to the tournament’s kickoff in June 2026.
Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how head coach Julian Nagelsmann adapts his tactical plans in Gnabry’s absence.
For ongoing updates on Germany’s World Cup preparations and player availability, supporters are encouraged to follow official channels from the DFB and Bayern Munich.
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