Ginter Reflects on Europa League Loss and World Cup Exclusion
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Ginter Reflects on Europa League Loss and World Cup Exclusion

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Matthias Ginter, a center-back, has described the period around May 20th and 21st, 2026 as particularly difficult in his career due to both a Europa League final defeat and being left off Germany’s World Cup roster. He learned he was not included in Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cup squad shortly after the loss.

The center-back experienced what he termed a “double blow” on those dates, referencing the combined disappointment of losing the Europa League final and then receiving news of his exclusion from the national team for the upcoming World Cup.

The article highlights the emotional impact these events had on Ginter, framing them as significant setbacks in his professional career.

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