Overview

• Julian Nagelsmann confirmed a United States trip next week to inspect hotels and potential regions for Germany’s training base.
• Germany can clinch a 2026 berth with wins over Luxembourg on November 14 and Slovakia on November 17 in Leipzig.
• FIFA will hold the World Cup draw on December 5 in Washington, after which the DFB plans a further tour to finalize its accommodation.
• Nagelsmann has sought practical advice from Bayern and Dortmund players and from Bayern coach Vincent Kompany on travel and heat conditions.
• Jürgen Klopp cautioned against framing the title as a must and renewed his push for a U21 league over producing narrow specialists, noting the strength of France, Spain and England.