Will Angelo Stiller, Chris Führich, and Maximilian Mittelstädt make Germany’s World Cup squad?
FC Bayern took down Stuttgart, but will any of the aforementioned player get a World Cup call?
München, Germany - April 19: Chris Führich of VfB Stuttgart gestures during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on April 19, 2026 in München, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) | DeFodi Images via Getty Images After watching Angelo Stiller, Chris Führich, and Maximilian Mittelstädt fall to Bayern Munich, do you think any of them will make Germany’s squad for the World Cup? It is always dangerous to judge players too harshly after a loss to Bayern Munich.
The gap in quality, depth, and experience often exposes even very good Bundesliga players. That said, matches like this can still serve as a measuring stick—especially when it comes to earning a place with the Germany national team ahead of a major tournament like the FIFA World Cup. Stiller might have the strongest case of the three.
His composure on the ball and ability to dictate tempo from deep positions are qualities Germany has been searching for in midfield. Even in defeat, those traits tend to stand out more than flashy moments. The question is whether he can assert himself against elite pressing sides consistently, something Bayern Munich forced him to confront.
Führich is a more complicated case. His directness and creativity in wide areas are undeniable, but international football often demands end product over flashes. Against top-level opposition, the margin for error shrinks.