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VfB Stuttgart beats Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 and sends World Cup signals
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VfB Stuttgart defeated Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 in the Bundesliga opener of 2026, bolstering their Champions League ambitions. German national team candidates like Jamie Leweling and Deniz Undav shone, signaling their readiness for the World Cup to coach Julian Nagelsmann. Both teams now sit level on 29 points.
DFB sporting director Rudi Völler demands that the German national team avoid political discussions immediately before matches at the 2026 Football World Cup. He refers to negative experiences from the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. Völler stresses that opinions can be expressed freely, but not on match day.
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In response to protests over high 2026 World Cup ticket prices—previously confirmed by DFB at 155-230 euros for Germany's group matches—FIFA has introduced a $60 base category. National associations like DFB receive allocations, but critics say numbers remain limited.