Lennart Karl discusses World Cup absence due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Lennart Karl, an 18-year-old player for FC Bayern, is ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a torn muscle fiber in his thigh during a training session in Chicago. He expressed his disappointment, stating that playing in the tournament was a dream of his. Currently, Karl is undergoing rehabilitation in Munich, where he has begun his recovery process. Despite the setback, he plans to watch Germany's matches in the World Cup and has confidence in his team's performance.
- •Lennart Karl injured his thigh in training.
- •Karl is undergoing rehabilitation in Munich.
- •He plans to support Germany during the World Cup.
- •The injury occurred while shooting on goal.
- •Karl had high hopes for the tournament.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Lennart Karl recalls sustaining injury that ruled him out of the World Cup for Germany
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Karl opens up on heartbreaking injury ruling him out of World Cup
"Lennart Karl answered questions about his injury, rehab process, and whether he’ll watch Germany’s games at the World Cup after a heartbreaking injury. The 18-year-old is out of the tournament aft...
"Lennart Karl’s was a massive blow for the teenager, and for Germany.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:30 PMLennart Karl recalls sustaining injury that ruled him out of the World Cup for Germany
Lennart Karl’s was a massive blow for the teenager, and for Germany.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 3:19 PMKarl opens up on heartbreaking injury ruling him out of World Cup
Lennart Karl answered questions about his injury, rehab process, and whether he’ll watch Germany’s games at the World Cup after a heartbreaking injury. The 18-year-old is out of the tournament aft...
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