"German news outlet Bild reported that there are considerations at the DFB to take Urbig to the World Cup as third or fourth choice goalkeeper (presumably behind Baumann, Noah Atobulu, and one of Alexander Nübel or Finn Dahmen). The plan is to prepare him as Germany's potential future #1 and give him big tournament experience for the time after the World Cup."
"Germany's goalkeeper situation ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America has become untenable. Despite Oliver Baumann being the clear #1 at this moment, head coach Julian Nagelsmann still needs another goalkeeper to bring due to longstanding #2 Marc-André ter Stegen's season-ending injury a few months ago."
Germany faces a goalkeeper crisis ahead of the 2026 World Cup following Marc-André ter Stegen's season-ending injury. Oliver Baumann remains the primary choice, but the team needs additional depth. Jonas Urbig from Bayern Munich has emerged as a candidate for the squad, potentially serving as third or fourth choice behind Baumann, Noah Atobulu, and either Alexander Nübel or Finn Dahmen. The DFB's strategy involves bringing Urbig to gain major tournament experience and prepare him as Germany's long-term number one goalkeeper. A return for retired former captain Manuel Neuer is not being considered due to his ongoing injury issues.
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