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Germany's Lennart Karl ruled out of World Cup due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:23 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Germany's Lennart Karl ruled out of World Cup due to injury

Summary

Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann announced that Lennart Karl has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup following a confirmed torn muscle bundle in his left quadriceps sustained during training. The injury comes just over a week before Germany's first match against the U.S. Men's National Team. Karl, who made his international debut in March, was set to be a key player for Germany. His spot on the squad will be filled by RB Leipzig's Assan Ouédraogo. Nagelsmann expressed disappointment over Karl's absence, emphasizing his potential impact on the team.

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Status Watch

•Lennart Karl ruled out with a torn muscle bundle in left quadriceps.
•Karl sustained the injury during training on June 5.
•Assan Ouédraogo replaces Karl on the World Cup roster.
•Germany's first World Cup match is scheduled for June 14 against Curaçao.
•Karl made his senior debut in March and recorded an assist against Finland.

Latest Updates

10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Germany star ruled out of World Cup after suffering injury ahead of USMNT game

What they're saying

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German attacker Lennart Karl's maiden FIFA World Cup has come to an end before it even began, after head coach Julian Nagelsmann's worst fears about the severity of his injury were confirmed
— Yahoo Sports

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