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Musiala returns to Germany squad as Undav, Karl also start v Finland

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 1:10 PM

Last updated May 30, 2026

Musiala returns to Germany squad as Undav, Karl also start v Finland
Summary

Jamal Musiala will make his return to the German national team for the first time in over a year in a match against Finland on Sunday. Coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed the inclusion of teenage forward Lennart Karl for his starting XI debut. Deniz Undav will also feature in the starting lineup, taking the place of Kai Havertz, who is unavailable due to playing in the Champions League final later in the day with Arsenal against Paris Saint-Germain. This match serves as a World Cup tune-up for Germany before the upcoming tournament.

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  • •Jamal Musiala returns after over a year away from the national team.
  • •Lennart Karl makes his debut in the starting XI for Germany.
  • •Deniz Undav starts instead of Kai Havertz against Finland.
  • •Match serves as a World Cup tune-up for Germany.
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  • 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Musiala to make comeback, Undav and Karl also to start v Finland
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Jamal Musiala returns into the German national team for the first time in more than a year and teenager Lennart Karl is set for his starting XI debut in Sunday's World Cup tune-up match against Finland. Coach Julian Nagelsmann also said on Saturday that forward Deniz Undav would start in place of Kai Havertz, who is yet to join the squad because he is playing the Champions League final later in the day with Arsenal against Paris Saint-Germain.

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