Captain of Germany's 2026 World Cup squad, midfielder for Bayern Munich seeking tournament redemption.
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The Namibian
Joshua Kimmich curled a perfect cross onto the head of Havertz for the goal
“Joshua Kimmich curled a perfect cross onto the head of Havertz, who nodded it into the net with just two minutes gone.”
Germany beat US 2-1 in co hosts’ final World Cup warmupThe Namibian
Joshua Kimmich is experienced stalwart under Nagelsmann
“Since 38-year-old Nagelsmann took over Germany two years ago, he has overseen an upturn in their fortunes, spearheaded by extravagant youthful talents such as Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, as well as experienced stalwarts like Joshua Kimmich and Antonio Rudiger.”
Germany enter World Cup Group E with score to settleThe Namibian
Joshua Kimmich said this was the best version of Bayern he had seen
“And although they have not reached the final this time, Joshua Kimmich, who was part of Bayern's treble win in 2020 and is one of six squad members to have won the Champions League, told reporters that this was the best version of Bayern he had seen.”
Bruised Bayern ‘already motivated’ for next Champions League tiltThe Namibian
Joshua Kimmich promised Bayern will not change style of play against PSG
“"We're not going to change our style of play in three days and just sit back and defend," Kimmich said.”
Bayern’s Kompany promises repeat fireworks in PSG Champions League semiThe Namibian
Joshua Kimmich is Germany captain
“One of those is Germany captain Joshua Kimmich.”
Germany bank on team spirit to end World Cup woesThe Namibian
Joshua Kimmich bagged a late winner in Bayern's 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund
“Harry Kane scored twice and Joshua Kimmich bagged a late winner as Bayern Munich came back to win 3-2 at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and move 11 points clear in the Bundesliga.”
Kane bags brace as Bayern end Dortmund's title hopesThe Namibian
Joshua Kimmich told Sky Germany the defeat wasn't undeserved
“"We have to accept it — it wasn't undeserved. It wasn't like Augsburg dominated us, but a win for us would not have been deserved either," Bayern's Joshua Kimmich told Sky Germany: "Augsburg were more aggressive towards the end.”
Augsburg hand Bayern Munich first Bundesliga defeat since MarchGermany lost 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in the World Cup last 32, marking Germany's first-ever penalty shootout loss at a World Cup. Paraguay advanced with the win, though they may face France in the next round.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany lost 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in the World Cup last 32, marking Germany's first-ever penalty shootout loss at a World Cup. Paraguay advanced with the win, though they may face France in the next round.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since 2014, defeating Curacao 7-1 in their Group E opener in Houston. After Curacao equalized early, Germany scored six more goals to secure victory.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane scored as Germany defeated the United States 2-1 in Chicago on Saturday in both teams' final World Cup warm-up game before the tournament began. Despite the loss, the US mounted a promising performance with chances to equalize, including a notable strike by Antonee Robinson from outside the box.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Deniz Undav scored twice and assisted another goal as Germany defeated Finland 4-0 in Mainz in their final home warm-up before the World Cup. Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz also scored, with Undav substituted after sustaining an injury.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany, four-time champions seeking to break their recent World Cup struggles after failing to advance from the group stage in both 2018 and 2022, will face Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Curaçao in Group E at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Four-time champions Germany will compete in Group E at the 2026 World Cup alongside 2023 Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and World Cup debutants Curacao, seeking to escape group-stage elimination after failing to advance in the last two tournaments.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich lost 1-1 at home to PSG in the Champions League semi-final second leg, eliminating them 6-5 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany said he was already motivated to return to the competition next season.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate with a 1-1 second-leg draw to advance to the Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has promised to maintain his team's high-octane, high-risk attacking approach in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG, despite criticism for defensive vulnerability. Bayern hold a 21-goal tally in their past six games but have conceded 16 goals in the same span, trailing PSG by one goal from the 5-4 first leg.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition. Kvaratskhelia and Dembele each scored twice as PSG took a narrow advantage into next week's return leg at the Allianz Arena, with the final in Budapest on May 30 at stake.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 on Wednesday to secure a 6-4 aggregate victory and advance to the Champions League semi-finals, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain. Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed Bayern's progress after the match remained competitive throughout, with Real Madrid reduced to ten men following Eduardo Camavinga's second yellow card.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann says the team's collective strength rather than individual talent will be key to their World Cup prospects, with a squad built on form and cohesion rather than reputation. Captain Joshua Kimmich and midfielder Kai Havertz highlighted how Bayern Munich's seven representatives bring "automatisms" and team spirit crucial to tournament success.
27 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored twice and Joshua Kimmich added a late goal as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday, moving 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with 10 matches remaining.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored his third straight Bundesliga brace as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2, moving nine points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund. Kane has now netted 28 goals in 23 Bundesliga appearances this season.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Augsburg defeated Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday, ending a 27-match unbeaten league run dating back to March. Second-placed Borussia Dortmund won 3-0 at Union Berlin to cut their deficit to eight points.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →