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Ginter reflects on Europa League defeat and World Cup omission

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:42 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Ginter reflects on Europa League defeat and World Cup omission

Summary

Matthias Ginter expressed deep disappointment over missing the World Cup squad following SC Freiburg's loss to Aston Villa in the Europa League final on May 21, 2026. In an interview with Kicker, Ginter characterized this sequence of events as the most challenging period of his career. He criticized the communication from Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, revealing that he was informed of the decision to cut him from the World Cup squad just hours after the final. Ginter, a 2014 World Cup winner, lamented the combined impact of his club and national team setbacks.

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By the Numbers

•Ginter's interview highlights personal struggles after May 21 events.
•SC Freiburg lost to Aston Villa in the Europa League final.
•Ginter was excluded from Germany's World Cup squad by Nagelsmann.
•He experienced disappointment both from the final and team selection.
•Ginter previously played in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

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12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Europa League final defeat and World Cup snub: Ginter opens up on “double blow”

What they're saying

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For Matthias Ginter, the 20th and 21st May 2026 will always remain among the worst days in his professional career. The center-back found out that he was not included in Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cu...
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