Berger has decided to continue her international career
German football fans can breathe a sigh of relief. First-choice goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger will continue to wear the national team jersey for the World Cup qualifying campaign.
- Germany national team goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger has decided to continue her international career, reaching the decision in mid-December after careful consideration.
- Berger, 35, is looking ahead to major upcoming challenges with optimism, especially the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil, which she described as “the biggest” tournament.
- Since debuting for Germany in 2020, Berger has been the team’s first-choice goalkeeper since the 2024 Olympics and was a key player at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, helping Germany reach the semi-finals.
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