Oliver Baumann expected to be named Germany's first choice goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup

Nagelsmann All but Confirms Baumann as Germany World Cup Goalkeeper

Key Takeaways: Julian Nagelsmann indicated in an interview that Oliver Baumann is likely to remain Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup Baumann became the preferred keeper after Manuel Neuer retired post-Euro 2024 and Marc-André ter Stegen faced injury setbacks The 35-year-old has started for over a year, featuring in all World Cup qualifiers […] The post Nagelsmann All but Confirms Baumann as Germany World Cup Goalkeeper app…

Oliver Baumann expected to be named Germany's first choice goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup

In an interview with kicker, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has hinted that Oliver Baumann will be the first-choice goalkeeper in the summer. The Hoffenheim keeper has been the first choice following the retirement of Manuel Neuer after the 2024 Euros, as well as the injury problems of his replacement, Marc-André ter Stegen.  When pushed to answer if Baumann will be number one in the summer, Nagelsmann said: “Oli will be in goal in March …