Germany central defender Nico Schlotterbeck withdraws from the 2026 World Cup due to injury. The 26-year-old was injured during the second round game against Ivory Coast (2:1) and was replaced at half-time by Antonio Rudiger. According to the official website of the German Football Association, the football player underwent a medical examination in the USA, as a result of which he was diagnosed with a rupture of the internal ligament of the left ankle joint. The Borussia Dortmund defender will need several months to recover, so he will no longer be able to take part in the world championship.

At the 2026 World Cup, Schlotterbeck played the entire opening match of the German national team against Curacao (7:1) and scored a goal. Bundesteam, having defeated Cote d'Ivoire in the second round, secured early access to the tournament's playoffs. We remind you that France's match at the 2026 World Cup may be canceled due to weather conditions. Man City is ready to up the ante in the fight for leader Nottingham Forest News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp.