DFB Maintains Confidence in Injured Goalkeeper Ter Stegen

Despite his knee injury, Marc-André ter Stegen remains the preferred choice for Germany's national team as he aims for a return.

Marc-André ter Stegen suffered a patellar tendon tear in his knee in September and has since undergone surgery.
DFB Sportdirektor Rudi Völler has expressed full confidence in ter Stegen's capabilities and future with the national team.
Ter Stegen's position was temporarily filled by Alexander Nübel and Oliver Baumann during recent Nations League matches.
Völler and DFB CEO Andreas Rettig met with ter Stegen, confirming his positive recovery progress.
Head coach Julian Nagelsmann plans to reinstate ter Stegen as the starting goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup.