Serge Gnabry has confirmed he will miss the 2026 World Cup after Bayern said he suffered a torn adductor in his right thigh, turning an injury scare into a confirmed major blow for Germany.
Serge Gnabry has ruled himself out of the 2026 World Cup after Bayern Munich said he tore the adductor muscle in his right thigh and would be sidelined for a prolonged period.
Reuters reported on April 23, 2026 that Gnabry confirmed on social media he will miss the tournament. The Bayern forward said he will focus on recovery and aim to return for pre-season.
The injury was first announced by Bayern on April 18, when the club said Gnabry had suffered the tear in training. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann then publicly backed the player, describing the setback as bitter news and expressing support for him during recovery.
The new confirmation turns the situation from doubt into a clear absence for Germany. Gnabry's loss removes one of the national team's established attacking options heading into the World Cup.
The next question is how quickly he can recover and whether Bayern will provide any further medical update on his timeline.
Revision note
Updated to reflect Gnabry's confirmed World Cup absence.