Bayern Munich star and German international Serge Gnabry has officially announced his absence from the 2026 World Cup finals due to an injury he sustained during team training before the recent match against Stuttgart.

Gnabry said: "The past few days have been difficult for me, but Bayern Munich's season still holds many opportunities after winning the Bundesliga title for the second consecutive time."

He added: "As for the dream of participating in the World Cup with the German national team, unfortunately, it has ended for me. I will support the team from home like the rest of the fans."

He concluded his statements: "Now is the time to focus on recovery and returning to training in preparation for the new season. Thank you all for your support."

Press reports have confirmed that the German star will be absent for a period ranging from 2 to 4 months due to an injury to the right inner thigh muscle.