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Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out of World Cup

Published 22 June 2026

Germany's World Cup campaign has suffered a major setback with the loss of defender Nico Schlotterbeck for the remainder of the tournament due to a torn ankle ligament. The German Football Association confirmed the injury on Monday, June 22, after the Borussia Dortmund player underwent an MRI scan.

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