Overview
- FC Bayern München confirmed its 29-player roster for the Club World Cup, blending experienced internationals with young talents such as Lennart Karl and Jonah Kusi-Asare.
- The expanded Club World Cup runs June 14 to July 13 across US cities, featuring 32 teams and distributing nearly €1 billion in FIFA rewards.
- Questions persist over player welfare and the impact of the USA’s volatile political climate, prompting Bayern to schedule recovery sessions in Orlando.
- Germany’s U21, unbeaten since their 2023 Euros exit, are viewed as favourites in Slovakia and kick off their tournament against Slovenia before facing the Czech Republic and England.
- VfB Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade downplayed transfer rumours, stressing his focus on helping the U21 squad and his current club ahead of the European Championship.