Uli Hoeneß picks his Germany XI for the 2026 World Cup
Uli Hoeneß has shared his preferred starting eleven for the German national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. His selection comes shortly after DFB coach Julian Nagelsmann announced his squad. Hoeneß emphasizes the importance of certain players in their best positions for optimal performance.
- ▪Uli Hoeneß selected his personal favorite starting eleven for the 2026 World Cup.
- ▪He keeps Manuel Neuer in goal and includes Nathaniel Brown, Jonathan Tah, and Nico Schlotterbeck in defense.
- ▪Hoeneß prefers Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlović in midfield, with Jamie Leweling, Florian Wirtz, and Jamal Musiala in attacking roles.
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