Exclusive Student Offer

Prime for Young Adults

Get a 6-month trial with premium college perks & fast delivery.

Start Free Trial
Listen Anywhere

Audible Standard Trial

Get 30 days of audiobooks free. Cancel anytime, keep your books.

Claim Free Books

2026 World Cup squad

Top goalkeeper signals readiness for DFB comeback

May 6, 2026 – 8:15 a.mReading time: 2 minutes

imago images 1010807230Enlarge the image

Kevin Trapp (from left), Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Manuel Neuer were the DFB’s goalkeeper trio for years. (Source: IMAGO/Jan Huebner/imago)

Kevin Trapp has been under contract with Paris FC since 2025 and sees his duties there as a priority. Whether he could still take part in the World Cup depends on a decision that is out of his hands.

Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp has signaled his fundamental willingness to return to the German national team. However, the 35-year-old emphasized to “Sport Bild” that his obligations at Paris FC have priority for him.

Trapp told “Sport Bild”: “If there was a need and I was needed, I would of course be there immediately and with absolute commitment.” First and foremost, however, he “has a responsibility in France towards Paris FC and my team. I want to live up to that. Whether something will come of it – I don’t know.”

Trapp played nine international matches for Germany between 2017 and 2023. In 2025 he moved from Eintracht Frankfurt to French first division club Paris FC. A nomination for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada (June 11 to July 19) is considered unlikely.

Trapp deliberately avoids making big announcements: “I know Julian Nagelsmann and his team well. I’m a fan of the national team. You won’t hear any big things from me. I don’t want to and don’t have to demand anything loudly.”

ttn-10

Get Audible 30-Day Free Trial

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.