Overview

• Robin Gosens, 30, fears missing the 2026 World Cup, describing it as his final opportunity to achieve a personal dream.
• He was omitted from Germany’s squads for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and Euro 2024 in Germany, with the latter decision communicated by coach Julian Nagelsmann.
• Gosens last played for the German national team on November 19, 2024, in a draw against Hungary, and was not selected for the Nations League quarter-final against Italy in April 2025.
• Reflecting on past exclusions, Gosens recalls breaking down in tears but later acknowledged the validity of the decisions.
• Using his psychology background, he advocates for increased focus on athletes' mental health, emphasizing the nuanced and variable nature of mental well-being.