Overview

• Oliver Baumann is starting for Germany while Marc-André ter Stegen remains out after back surgery.
• Baumann said he will accept stepping aside and support ter Stegen if the coach restores him to the lineup.
• Julian Nagelsmann reiterates that ter Stegen is planned as the first-choice goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup.
• Calls for Manuel Neuer’s return have intensified with his strong Bayern form, which Baumann said does not help the national team.
• Nagelsmann has not categorically ruled out recalling Neuer, and discussion of longer-term options includes Noah Atubolu, Finn Dahmen and Jonas Urbig.