Overview
- Coach Julian Nagelsmann unveiled a 25-man list for the final World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg on November 14 and Slovakia on November 17.
- Said El Mala, 19, received his first senior call-up after four goals and two assists from limited Bundesliga minutes for Köln.
- Leroy Sané returned after summer move to Galatasaray, with Nagelsmann citing strong Champions League and Süper Lig form that includes three goals and three assists in 14 games.
- Newcastle’s Malick Thiaw rejoined the squad after a two-year absence, while Kevin Schade was included and four October selections—Robert Andrich, Robin Koch, Angelo Stiller and Maximilian Beier—were left out.
- Injuries ruled out Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Niclas Füllkrug, Tim Kleindienst, Marc-André ter Stegen and Antonio Rüdiger as Germany seek to finish top and avoid a March playoff.