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Germany's teen midfielder Karl injured before World Cup

Published 6 June 2026

Germany’s teenage midfielder Lennart Karl faces a potential withdrawal from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering an unspecified injury during a training session on Friday. The 18-year-old was taken to a hospital in Chicago for scans, with national team coach Julian Nagelsmann stating the situation did not look good.

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