Assan Ouédraogo replaces injured Lennart Karl on Germany's World Cup squad
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouédraogo has been called up to the German national team to replace the injured Bayern Munich star Lennart Karl ahead of the World Cup. Ouédraogo, 20, narrowly missed selection for the original squad but received the call from coach Julian Nagelsmann while on holiday in Spain. His previous experience includes a brief appearance with the national team, where he scored in a friendly match against Slovakia. As Ouédraogo travels to Chicago to join the squad, this opportunity marks a significant milestone in his young career.
- •Assan Ouédraogo will replace injured Lennart Karl.
- •Julian Nagelsmann made the call-up decision.
- •Ouédraogo previously debuted for Germany in November 2025.
- •He scored a goal in his brief national team appearance.
- •Ouédraogo will join the squad in Chicago for the World Cup.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — "A childhood dream has come true" – Ouédraogo reacts to late Germany World Cup call-up
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Nagelsmann explains why Ouédraogo was called up over El Mala
- 12:44 PMYahoo Sports — Nagelsmann explains decision to call up Ouédraogo as Karl's replacement
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Assan Ouédraogo replaces injured Lennart Karl in Germany's squad
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — RB Leipzig’s Assan Ouédraogo to take Lennart Karl’s World Cup spot with Germany
"After heading to Spain for a holiday at the start of the week, Assan Ouédraogo saw his plans change suddenly on Friday when he was called up to replace the injured Bayern Munich star Lennart Karl in ...
"After Lennart Karl suffered an injury on Friday that ruled him out of the World Cup, Assan Ouédraogo was called up by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann as his replacement.The 20-year-old RB Leipzig mid...
"Assan Ouédraogo will officially replace the injury-stricken Lennart Karl in Germany's squad for the fast approaching 2026 World Cup.According to Sky Germany, Julian Nagelsmann has already contacted A...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 8:02 PM"A childhood dream has come true" – Ouédraogo reacts to late Germany World Cup call-up
After heading to Spain for a holiday at the start of the week, Assan Ouédraogo saw his plans change suddenly on Friday when he was called up to replace the injured Bayern Munich star Lennart Karl in ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 6:46 PMNagelsmann explains why Ouédraogo was called up over El Mala
On Friday, Assan Ouédraogo was called up to Germany’s World Cup squad as a replacement for Lennart Karl, who was ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury in training.Ahead of Germany��...
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 12:44 PMNagelsmann explains decision to call up Ouédraogo as Karl's replacement
After Lennart Karl suffered an injury on Friday that ruled him out of the World Cup, Assan Ouédraogo was called up by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann as his replacement.The 20-year-old RB Leipzig mid...
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 10:02 PMConfirmed: Assan Ouédraogo replaces injured Lennart Karl in Germany's squad
Assan Ouédraogo will officially replace the injury-stricken Lennart Karl in Germany's squad for the fast approaching 2026 World Cup.According to Sky Germany, Julian Nagelsmann has already contacted A...
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 9:46 PMRB Leipzig’s Assan Ouédraogo to take Lennart Karl’s World Cup spot with Germany
With FC Bayern star Lennart Karl out, Julian Nagelsmann went young with his replacement
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