Jürgen Klopp addresses leaks in Germany squad ahead of announcement

Jürgen Klopp commented on leaks regarding his first German national-team squad during a press conference on September 17, 2026. Most of his 44-player selection was revealed before the official announcement, diminishing the suspense. Klopp humorously offered a hat to anyone who could guess the last name of the final player. While acknowledging the leaks, he stated they did not bother him and expressed disappointment over those profiting from the situation. The official squad announcement is expected soon, following the press conference.

• 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jürgen Klopp jokes about Germany squad leaks: “Whoever guesses the last name gets one of these hats!”