World Cup preparations were due to start in the Bavarian resort of Herzogenaurach on May 25, but Nagelsmann likely wants to give his Bayern and Stuttgart players a longer rest beforehand.
If Bayern makes it to the Champions League final on May 30, then any German players from the team will join their international colleagues only afterwards.
Germany is to play World Cup warmups against Finland in Mainz on May 31, then the United States in Chicago on June 6.
Four-time champion Germany faces Ivory Coast, Ecuador and newcomer Curacao in Group E at the World Cup.
Bayern forward Serge Gnabry has been ruled out of the tournament, while young Bayern teammate Lennart Karl faces a race to be fit.
World Cup preparations were due to start in the Bavarian resort of Herzogenaurach on May 25, but Nagelsmann likely wants to give his Bayern and Stuttgart players a longer rest beforehand.
If Bayern makes it to the Champions League final on May 30, then any German players from the team will join their international colleagues only afterwards.
Germany is to play World Cup warmups against Finland in Mainz on May 31, then the United States in Chicago on June 6.
Four-time champion Germany faces Ivory Coast, Ecuador and newcomer Curacao in Group E at the World Cup.
Bayern forward Serge Gnabry has been ruled out of the tournament, while young Bayern teammate Lennart Karl faces a race to be fit.
Published on Apr 28, 2026
#Germany #delays #FIFA #World #Cup #squad #reveal #days #give #injured #players #time">Germany delays its FIFA World Cup 2026 squad reveal by nine days to give injured players more time
Germany has postponed its FIFA World Cup 2026 squad announcement by nine days to take account of the last day of the Bundesliga and give more time for injured players to show their fitness.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann was due to name his squad in Frankfurt on May 12, but it was pushed back on Tuesday to May 21.
Gathering the squad has also been delayed for two days to May 27.
The last round of the Bundesliga is on May 16, while the German Cup final between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart – likely to feature many Germany call-ups – is on May 23.
World Cup preparations were due to start in the Bavarian resort of Herzogenaurach on May 25, but Nagelsmann likely wants to give his Bayern and Stuttgart players a longer rest beforehand.
If Bayern makes it to the Champions League final on May 30, then any German players from the team will join their international colleagues only afterwards.
Germany is to play World Cup warmups against Finland in Mainz on May 31, then the United States in Chicago on June 6.
Four-time champion Germany faces Ivory Coast, Ecuador and newcomer Curacao in Group E at the World Cup.
Bayern forward Serge Gnabry has been ruled out of the tournament, while young Bayern teammate Lennart Karl faces a race to be fit.
Union Berlin condemned sexist comments on social media after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in Europe’s “big five” football leagues, pledging the club “has her back”.
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After the announcement of Eta’s appointment on Sunday, a series of critical comments on social media targeted her, claiming she was unsuitable for the job because she is a woman.
“With all due respect, that’s sexism,” Union’s account on X responded to a post arguing that players would not take a woman’s tactical instructions seriously.
The club also listed another comment stating that a male coach who lost to her would lose face as sexist.
Eta is a longtime member of the club’s coaching staff, having served as an assistant to the men’s team and as head coach of the under-19 team.
Responding to a comment expressing concern about the treatment of Eta and potential sexist backlash if she loses a game, the club posted: “The Union family has her back.”
Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to secure its spot in the Bundesliga for next season.
Union previously said she will take over as head coach of the club’s women’s team for next season.
The decision to appoint Eta won praise from Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegener, who called the decision “a strong signal for professional football and for women in elite-level sports,” but spelt Eta’s name wrong in the process.
The club corrected him. “We were so overwhelmed,” Wegner answered.
Eta’s first Bundesliga game as interim manager is on Saturday against Wolfsburg.
Europe’s “big five” includes the Bundesliga, England’s Premier League, the Spanish La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. These are considered the continent’s most prestigious domestic competitions.
Women have managed men’s teams in other European leagues, but none had previously coached in any of the big five until Eta’s appointment.
The club dismissed its previous head coach Steffen Baumgart earlier this month after a series of poor results left Union in the relegation zone.
Union Berlin condemned sexist comments on social media after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in Europe’s “big five” football leagues, pledging the club “has her back”.
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After the announcement of Eta’s appointment on Sunday, a series of critical comments on social media targeted her, claiming she was unsuitable for the job because she is a woman.
“With all due respect, that’s sexism,” Union’s account on X responded to a post arguing that players would not take a woman’s tactical instructions seriously.
The club also listed another comment stating that a male coach who lost to her would lose face as sexist.
Eta is a longtime member of the club’s coaching staff, having served as an assistant to the men’s team and as head coach of the under-19 team.
Responding to a comment expressing concern about the treatment of Eta and potential sexist backlash if she loses a game, the club posted: “The Union family has her back.”
Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to secure its spot in the Bundesliga for next season.
Union previously said she will take over as head coach of the club’s women’s team for next season.
The decision to appoint Eta won praise from Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegener, who called the decision “a strong signal for professional football and for women in elite-level sports,” but spelt Eta’s name wrong in the process.
The club corrected him. “We were so overwhelmed,” Wegner answered.
Eta’s first Bundesliga game as interim manager is on Saturday against Wolfsburg.
Europe’s “big five” includes the Bundesliga, England’s Premier League, the Spanish La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. These are considered the continent’s most prestigious domestic competitions.
Women have managed men’s teams in other European leagues, but none had previously coached in any of the big five until Eta’s appointment.
The club dismissed its previous head coach Steffen Baumgart earlier this month after a series of poor results left Union in the relegation zone.
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#Union #Berlin #backs #coach #MarieLouise #Eta #sexist #abuse #onlineSexism,Berlin,Germany,Misogyny,Football">Union Berlin backs coach Marie-Louise Eta after sexist abuse online
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Union Berlin condemned sexist comments on social media after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in Europe’s “big five” football leagues, pledging the club “has her back”.
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After the announcement of Eta’s appointment on Sunday, a series of critical comments on social media targeted her, claiming she was unsuitable for the job because she is a woman.
“With all due respect, that’s sexism,” Union’s account on X responded to a post arguing that players would not take a woman’s tactical instructions seriously.
The club also listed another comment stating that a male coach who lost to her would lose face as sexist.
Eta is a longtime member of the club’s coaching staff, having served as an assistant to the men’s team and as head coach of the under-19 team.
Responding to a comment expressing concern about the treatment of Eta and potential sexist backlash if she loses a game, the club posted: “The Union family has her back.”
Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to secure its spot in the Bundesliga for next season.
Union previously said she will take over as head coach of the club’s women’s team for next season.
The decision to appoint Eta won praise from Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegener, who called the decision “a strong signal for professional football and for women in elite-level sports,” but spelt Eta’s name wrong in the process.
The club corrected him. “We were so overwhelmed,” Wegner answered.
Eta’s first Bundesliga game as interim manager is on Saturday against Wolfsburg.
Europe’s “big five” includes the Bundesliga, England’s Premier League, the Spanish La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. These are considered the continent’s most prestigious domestic competitions.
Women have managed men’s teams in other European leagues, but none had previously coached in any of the big five until Eta’s appointment.
The club dismissed its previous head coach Steffen Baumgart earlier this month after a series of poor results left Union in the relegation zone.
