VfB Stuttgart – More VfB pros than ever at the World Cup?:
The odds are good that Stuttgart will break an internal record at the 2026 World Cup – which would ...
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VfB Stuttgart Aims to Break World Cup Player RecordUp to seven VfB players might attend the 2026 World Cup, surpassing the club’s previous record from 2010.
Key FactsSep 10, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Bilal El Khannouss joined VfB and quickly secured a spot with Morocco, who have qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
- Ermedin Demirovic and Leonidas Stergiou lead Bosnia-Herzegovina and Switzerland toward potential World Cup qualification.
- Four German players from VfB were recently called up by coach Nagelsmann, with more talents in contention.
- The 2026 World Cup presents sporting opportunities, FIFA compensation, and physical challenges due to its extended schedule.
For me, it is a huge honor to be able to play for Morocco, it fills me with pride.— Bilal El Khannouss about his nomination for the Moroccan national team.
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