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Gnabry's World Cup Dream Crushed by Injury
23 Apr
Summary
- Serge Gnabry sustained an adductor tear in his right thigh.
- The injury rules him out for the rest of the season and the World Cup.
- Gnabry had been in strong form, scoring 10 goals and 11 assists.
Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry will miss the 2026 World Cup after tearing an adductor muscle in his right thigh. The injury, sustained recently, has ruled the 30-year-old attacker out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. This includes vital Champions League semi-final matches and the DFB-Pokal semi-final.
Gnabry shared his disappointment on Instagram, stating his World Cup dream was "sadly over" and he would support the team from home. He expressed his focus on recovery to be ready for pre-season training.
Prior to this setback, Gnabry had been in excellent form, recording 10 goals and 11 assists across all competitions. He has earned 59 caps for Germany, scoring 26 goals, and was set to feature in his second World Cup after playing in Qatar in 2022. Germany is scheduled to begin its 2026 World Cup group stage campaign against Curacao on June 14.
