Nico Schlotterbeck out for World Cup after ankle injury against Ivory Coast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to an ankle injury. The 23-year-old center-back sustained the injury in a match against Ivory Coast, confirmed by an MRI scan. Antonio Rüdiger is expected to take Schlotterbeck's place in the starting lineup. Germany currently leads Group E with 6 points after the win against Ivory Coast and has already qualified for the knockout stage. They will next face Ecuador on June 25 in New Jersey.
- •Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out for the rest of the tournament.
- •Injury occurred during match against Ivory Coast.
- •MRI confirmed severity of the ankle injury.
- •Antonio Rüdiger set to replace Schlotterbeck in the lineup.
- •Germany leads Group E with 6 points and has qualified.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Germany lose key starter to injury for rest of the Cup, says journalist
"Setback for Germany!According to Florian Plettenberg, Nico Schlottersbeck is out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Sky Germany journalist reported that, after an MRI scan, an ankle injury to Julian Nagel...
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