The Germany national football team has to do without Nico Schlotterbeck for the rest of the World Cup. The DFB star has suffered a ligament tear in his left ankle.

What happened?

Nico Schlotterbeck is out for the rest of the World Cup due to injury. A shock for the DFB team!

Why is it important for the Germany national football team?

The absence of Nico Schlotterbeck is a major setback for the Germany national football team. The defense chief was an important player in the team.

What's next?

The Germany national football team plays against Curaçao on 2026-06-14. The team has to line up without Nico Schlotterbeck. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-20 | Ivory Coast | 2-1 |

How does the coach react?

National coach Julian Nagelsmann regrets the absence of Nico Schlotterbeck: 'Schlotti will be very missed on the pitch as an outstanding defender, especially his excellent game build-up'