Germany international Serge Gnabry has confirmed he will miss this summer’s World Cup as he continues to recover from a thigh injury.
On Saturday, Bayern Munich announced Gnabry was set to miss “an extended period” due to an adductor injury, with German media speculating it would rule him out of the 2026 tournament.
The 30-year-old has now confirm reports saying he would not play again this season. He also ruled himself out of the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“The last few days have been tough to process. A Bayern season which still holds much to play for after securing another Bundesliga title on the weekend,” Gnabry wrote on social media.
“As for the World Cup dream with Germany. That’s sadly over for me.
Serge Gnabry during the match between Bayern München and Real Madrid at Allianz Arena on April 15, 2026. (Photo by GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
“Like the rest of the country I’ll be supporting the boys from home. Now it’s time to focus on recovery and getting back for pre-season.”
The former Arsenal player has been a regular member of Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann’s squad. He has scored 26 goals in 59 appearances for his country.
Gnabry cruelly suffered a partial tear of the adductor muscle in his right thigh in the final training session before Bayern Munich’s 4-2 win over VfB Stuttgart.
The talented forward has been most unfortunate in his international career already, having missed both Euro 2024 and the 2018 World Cup due to separate injuries.
