Overview

• The September 4 fixture opens Germany’s qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
• Sedlaczek paused regular duties at the end of June for maternity leave and gave birth to her third child in late July, with both mother and baby confirmed healthy.
• Florian Silbereisen continues to host Die große Maus-Show through the prime-time episode on August 30 on Das Erste.
• The presenter commended ARD for allowing her to set her own pace for resuming work based on her readiness and her child’s needs.
• She described her on-screen dynamic with Bastian Schweinsteiger as a balanced mix of entertainment and substance and is eager to reunite with him live.