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The 2026 FIFA World Cup squad picture is beginning to take shape as nations across every group unveil preliminary and final rosters ahead of the expanded tournament in North America. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo potentially making history to major omissions, emerging talents and final roster deadlines, national teams are entering the decisive phase of preparation before football’s biggest global spectacle officially begins.

Borussia Dortmund caretaker coach Edin Terzic wants to sign off from his last day in the job on Saturday with a win over Bayer Leverkusen where his close friend hannes wolf is also an interim boss. Dortmund have won their last six Bundesliga games to climb to third in the table and have already qualified for the Champions League.

Bayer Leverkusen parted ways with coach Peter Bosz on Tuesday after a poor run of results left them sixth in the Bundesliga.

Germany faces a decline in youth football participation, with nearly 6,000 fewer U19 and U17 teams since 2006. The DFB is initiating reforms to prioritize fun and engagement over results, aiming to modernize the sport and retain young players. These reforms include open training concepts and addressing issues like cost and pressure.

Austrian midfielder Valentino Lazaro has joined Borussia Monchengladbach on a season-long loan from Inter Milan, the German club said on Thursday.

Borussia Moenchengladbach coach Marco Rose on Wednesday promised not to take any 'Foals' stars with him after he leaves to take charge of Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund next season. One of the worst-kept secrets in German football was confirmed Monday when Gladbach announced Rose will leave to coach Dortmund next season.

A late goal from Portuguese striker Andre Silva left Borussia Dortmund's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread on Saturday as they fell to a 2-1 home defeat against Bundesliga top-six rivals Eintracht Frankfurt.

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels said his club are facing a "catastrophe" after a 2-1 Bundesliga home defeat to rivals Eintracht Frankfurt left their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread on Saturday.

Gladbach deservedly took the lead when French striker Alassane Plea fired past Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer with just ten minutes gone. Lewandowski levelled just before the break from a corner, but both sides wasted clear chances to grab the winner.

RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann all but conceded the Bundesliga title on Saturday after his side were beaten 1-0 by league leaders Bayern Munich thanks to a first-half goal from Leon Goretzka.