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Nadiem Amiri reflects on emotional wait for Germany World Cup selection

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 11:41 AM

Last updated May 30, 2026

Nadiem Amiri reflects on emotional wait for Germany World Cup selection
Summary

Mainz midfielder Nadiem Amiri has been selected for Germany's World Cup squad, announced last Thursday by coach Julian Nagelsmann. The 26-player roster comes following a period of anxiety for Amiri, who expressed feelings of misery as he awaited the call. His family was informed before the official announcement. Amiri's selection adds depth to Germany's midfield ahead of the tournament.

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  • •Nadiem Amiri plays for Mainz.
  • •Germany's World Cup squad includes 26 players.
  • •Julian Nagelsmann is the head coach.
  • •Amiri faced uncertainty before the selection.
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  • 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — “I was feeling pretty miserable” – Amiri reflects on emotional wait for Germany World Cup call-up
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Mainz midfielder Nadiem Amiri was handed one of the 26 coveted spots in Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cup squad, which was announced last Thursday.His family already knew about his call-up...

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