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Germany’s search for a true No. 9 puts Havertz back in the spotlight

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First reported by N12 · Jun 20, 2026

What happened

Kai Havertz has become Julian Nagelsmann’s main striker option for Germany at the 2026 World Cup. He scored twice in a 7-1 win over Curaçao after a season disrupted by injuries at Arsenal, and now faces pressure to justify Germany’s faith in him.

  • 01Germany still lacks a clear classic No. 9 at the 2026 World Cup.
  • 02Kai Havertz scored twice in a 7-1 opening win over Curaçao in Houston.
  • 03Julian Nagelsmann chose Havertz over Deniz Undav and Nick Woltemade.
  • 04Havertz missed about four months at Arsenal and played under 1,000 club minutes.
  • 05Thomas Müller called Havertz a key player and wanted him on the pitch constantly.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Julian NagelsmannJamal MusialaKai Havertz
OrganizationsGermany national football team, Arsenal, Newcastle United, Sporting Lisbon, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Stuttgart
PlacesGermany, Houston, United States, Curaçao

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N12Center · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Germany’s search for a true No. 9 puts Havertz back in the spotlight
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Germany’s search for a true No. 9 puts Havertz back in the spotlight

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