Assan Ouedraogo, Germany, Julian Nagelsmann, Lennart Karl
8 June 2026
Assan Ouedraogo has joined Germany’s World Cup squad after Lennart Karl’s injury withdrawal, giving Julian Nagelsmann another young option. The RB Leipzig midfielder had already impressed with a goal on his senior debut.
Nagelsmann said he wanted another youngster after Karl’s exit and praised Ouedraogo’s form, character and openness. The decision also placed him ahead of other candidates, including Said El Mala and Chris Führich.